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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.52, 4,737.96 and 967.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.52, 4,737.96 and 967.26 is: 1,450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.52 : 4,737.96 = 967.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.52/4,737.96 = 967.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.52x = 4,737.96 × 967.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.52x = 4,582,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,856.96/3,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.95

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