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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.38, 4,736.28 and 966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.38, 4,736.28 and 966.48 is: 1,449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.38 : 4,736.28 = 966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.38/4,736.28 = 966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.38x = 4,736.28 × 966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.38x = 4,577,519.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,519.89/3,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.78

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