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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.58, 4,736.19 and 966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.58, 4,736.19 and 966.26 is: 1,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.58 : 4,736.19 = 966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.58/4,736.19 = 966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.58x = 4,736.19 × 966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.58x = 4,576,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,390.95/3,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.33

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