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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,038.07, 4,557.20 and 958.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,038.07, 4,557.20 and 958.09 is: 1,437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,038.07 : 4,557.20 = 958.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,038.07/4,557.20 = 958.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,038.07x = 4,557.20 × 958.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,038.07x = 4,366,191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,191.56/3,038.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.16

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