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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.53, 4,737.80 and 967.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.53, 4,737.80 and 967.25 is: 1,450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.53 : 4,737.80 = 967.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.53/4,737.80 = 967.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.53x = 4,737.80 × 967.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.53x = 4,582,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,613.36/3,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.87

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