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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,156.17, 4,734.96 and 964.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,156.17, 4,734.96 and 964.91 is: 1,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,156.17 : 4,734.96 = 964.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,156.17/4,734.96 = 964.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,156.17x = 4,734.96 × 964.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,156.17x = 4,568,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,818.47/3,156.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.59

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