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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.03, 4,737.04 and 967.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.03, 4,737.04 and 967.43 is: 1,451.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.03 : 4,737.04 = 967.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.03/4,737.04 = 967.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.03x = 4,737.04 × 967.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.03x = 4,582,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,754.61/3,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.14

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