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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.56, 5,145.84 and 965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.56, 5,145.84 and 965.60 is: 1,448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.56 : 5,145.84 = 965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.56/5,145.84 = 965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.56x = 5,145.84 × 965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.56x = 4,968,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,823.10/3,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.40

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