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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.49, 4,736.25 and 966.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.49, 4,736.25 and 966.21 is: 1,449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.49 : 4,736.25 = 966.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.49/4,736.25 = 966.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.49x = 4,736.25 × 966.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.49x = 4,576,220.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,220.99/3,157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.32

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