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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.60, 4,737.51 and 967.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.60, 4,737.51 and 967.35 is: 1,450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.60 : 4,737.51 = 967.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.60/4,737.51 = 967.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.60x = 4,737.51 × 967.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.60x = 4,582,830.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,830.30/3,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.91

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