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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.03, 4,720.91 and 955.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.03, 4,720.91 and 955.77 is: 1,433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.03 : 4,720.91 = 955.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.03/4,720.91 = 955.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.03x = 4,720.91 × 955.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.03x = 4,512,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,099.37/3,147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.76

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