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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.11, 4,736.16 and 965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.11, 4,736.16 and 965.66 is: 1,448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.11 : 4,736.16 = 965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.11/4,736.16 = 965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.11x = 4,736.16 × 965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.11x = 4,573,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,496.58/3,157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.63

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