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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.66, 4,783.68 and 967.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.66, 4,783.68 and 967.31 is: 1,451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.66 : 4,783.68 = 967.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.66/4,783.68 = 967.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.66x = 4,783.68 × 967.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.66x = 4,627,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,313.46/3,188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.18

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