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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,038.18, 4,557.72 and 957.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,038.18, 4,557.72 and 957.96 is: 1,437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,038.18 : 4,557.72 = 957.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,038.18/4,557.72 = 957.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,038.18x = 4,557.72 × 957.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,038.18x = 4,366,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,108.66/3,038.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.08

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