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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.46, 4,735.88 and 966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.46, 4,735.88 and 966.20 is: 1,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.46 : 4,735.88 = 966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.46/4,735.88 = 966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.46x = 4,735.88 × 966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.46x = 4,575,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,807.26/3,157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.21

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