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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.94, 5,004.18 and 964.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.94, 5,004.18 and 964.05 is: 1,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.94 : 5,004.18 = 964.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.94/5,004.18 = 964.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.94x = 5,004.18 × 964.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.94x = 4,824,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,279.73/3,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.15

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