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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.02, 4,720.51 and 955.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.02, 4,720.51 and 955.74 is: 1,433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.02 : 4,720.51 = 955.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.02/4,720.51 = 955.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.02x = 4,720.51 × 955.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.02x = 4,511,580.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,580.23/3,147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.60

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