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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.66, 4,747.27 and 943.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.66, 4,747.27 and 943.45 is: 1,415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.66 : 4,747.27 = 943.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.66/4,747.27 = 943.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.66x = 4,747.27 × 943.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.66x = 4,478,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,800.75/3,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.26

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