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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.08, 4,784.28 and 968.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.08, 4,784.28 and 968.07 is: 1,452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.08 : 4,784.28 = 968.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.08/4,784.28 = 968.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.08x = 4,784.28 × 968.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.08x = 4,631,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,517.94/3,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.31

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