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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.36, 4,739.16 and 967.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.36, 4,739.16 and 967.92 is: 1,451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.36 : 4,739.16 = 967.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.36/4,739.16 = 967.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.36x = 4,739.16 × 967.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.36x = 4,587,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,127.75/3,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.92

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