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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.49, 4,738.48 and 967.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.49, 4,738.48 and 967.22 is: 1,451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.49 : 4,738.48 = 967.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.49/4,738.48 = 967.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.49x = 4,738.48 × 967.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.49x = 4,583,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,152.63/3,158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.06

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