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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.56, 4,736.37 and 966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.56, 4,736.37 and 966.31 is: 1,449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.56 : 4,736.37 = 966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.56/4,736.37 = 966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.56x = 4,736.37 × 966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.56x = 4,576,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,801.69/3,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.47

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