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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.36, 4,736.07 and 966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.36, 4,736.07 and 966.10 is: 1,449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.36 : 4,736.07 = 966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.36/4,736.07 = 966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.36x = 4,736.07 × 966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.36x = 4,575,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,517.23/3,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.16

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