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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.47, 4,737 and 966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.47, 4,737 and 966.09 is: 1,449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.47 : 4,737 = 966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.47/4,737 = 966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.47x = 4,737 × 966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.47x = 4,576,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,368.33/3,157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.38

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