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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,156.76, 4,734.37 and 965.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,156.76, 4,734.37 and 965.50 is: 1,448.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,156.76 : 4,734.37 = 965.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,156.76/4,734.37 = 965.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,156.76x = 4,734.37 × 965.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,156.76x = 4,571,052.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,052.65/3,156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.02

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