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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.79, 5,147.88 and 966.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.79, 5,147.88 and 966.42 is: 1,449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.79 : 5,147.88 = 966.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.79/5,147.88 = 966.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.79x = 5,147.88 × 966.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.79x = 4,975,010.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,010.57/3,431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.68

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