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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.37, 4,738.32 and 967.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.37, 4,738.32 and 967.13 is: 1,450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.37 : 4,738.32 = 967.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.37/4,738.32 = 967.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.37x = 4,738.32 × 967.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.37x = 4,582,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,547.73/3,158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.92

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