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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,156.08, 4,734.20 and 964.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,156.08, 4,734.20 and 964.82 is: 1,447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,156.08 : 4,734.20 = 964.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,156.08/4,734.20 = 964.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,156.08x = 4,734.20 × 964.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,156.08x = 4,567,646.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,646.02/3,156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.25

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