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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397, 5,095.50 and 965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397, 5,095.50 and 965 is: 1,447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397 : 5,095.50 = 965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397/5,095.50 = 965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397x = 5,095.50 × 965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397x = 4,917,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,157.50/3,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.50

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