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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.33, 4,737.49 and 967.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.33, 4,737.49 and 967.07 is: 1,450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.33 : 4,737.49 = 967.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.33/4,737.49 = 967.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.33x = 4,737.49 × 967.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.33x = 4,581,493.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,493.88/3,158.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.61

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