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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.00, 4,740.60 and 968.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.00, 4,740.60 and 968.75 is: 1,453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.00 : 4,740.60 = 968.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.00/4,740.60 = 968.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.00x = 4,740.60 × 968.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.00x = 4,592,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,432.55/3,160.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.30

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