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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.94, 4,736.91 and 966.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.94, 4,736.91 and 966.38 is: 1,449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.94 : 4,736.91 = 966.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.94/4,736.91 = 966.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.94x = 4,736.91 × 966.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.94x = 4,577,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,653.52/3,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.57

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