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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.95, 4,783.44 and 967.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.95, 4,783.44 and 967.79 is: 1,451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.95 : 4,783.44 = 967.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.95/4,783.44 = 967.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.95x = 4,783.44 × 967.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.95x = 4,629,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,365.40/3,188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.69

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