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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.29, 4,738.73 and 968.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.29, 4,738.73 and 968.61 is: 1,452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.29 : 4,738.73 = 968.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.29/4,738.73 = 968.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.29x = 4,738.73 × 968.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.29x = 4,589,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,976.42/3,160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.39

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