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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.05, 4,765.34 and 956.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.05, 4,765.34 and 956.57 is: 1,434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.05 : 4,765.34 = 956.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.05/4,765.34 = 956.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.05x = 4,765.34 × 956.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.05x = 4,558,352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,352.67/3,178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.32

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