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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.95, 4,780.44 and 965.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.95, 4,780.44 and 965.79 is: 1,448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.95 : 4,780.44 = 965.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.95/4,780.44 = 965.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.95x = 4,780.44 × 965.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.95x = 4,616,901.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,616,901.15/3,186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.69

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