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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.01, 4,719.60 and 955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.01, 4,719.60 and 955.75 is: 1,433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.01 : 4,719.60 = 955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.01/4,719.60 = 955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.01x = 4,719.60 × 955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.01x = 4,510,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,757.70/3,147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.35

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