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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.06, 4,738.36 and 967.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.06, 4,738.36 and 967.67 is: 1,451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.06 : 4,738.36 = 967.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.06/4,738.36 = 967.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.06x = 4,738.36 × 967.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.06x = 4,585,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,168.82/3,159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.43

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