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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.33, 5,145.45 and 965.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.33, 5,145.45 and 965.02 is: 1,447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.33 : 5,145.45 = 965.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.33/5,145.45 = 965.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.33x = 5,145.45 × 965.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.33x = 4,965,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,965,462.16/3,430.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.52

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