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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.21, 4,957.04 and 964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.21, 4,957.04 and 964.72 is: 1,446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.21 : 4,957.04 = 964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.21/4,957.04 = 964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.21x = 4,957.04 × 964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.21x = 4,782,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,130.84/3,305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.85

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