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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.01, 4,783.53 and 967.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.01, 4,783.53 and 967.86 is: 1,451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.01 : 4,783.53 = 967.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.01/4,783.53 = 967.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.01x = 4,783.53 × 967.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.01x = 4,629,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,798.98/3,189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.80

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