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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,156.18, 4,734.81 and 964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,156.18, 4,734.81 and 964.68 is: 1,447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,156.18 : 4,734.81 = 964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,156.18/4,734.81 = 964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,156.18x = 4,734.81 × 964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,156.18x = 4,567,576.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,576.51/3,156.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.19

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