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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.63, 5,147.41 and 966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.63, 5,147.41 and 966.45 is: 1,449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.63 : 5,147.41 = 966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.63/5,147.41 = 966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.63x = 5,147.41 × 966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.63x = 4,974,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,714.39/3,431.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.67

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