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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.52, 4,736.37 and 966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.52, 4,736.37 and 966.20 is: 1,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.52 : 4,736.37 = 966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.52/4,736.37 = 966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.52x = 4,736.37 × 966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.52x = 4,576,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,280.69/3,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.33

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