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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.85, 4,721.78 and 956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.85, 4,721.78 and 956.60 is: 1,434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.85 : 4,721.78 = 956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.85/4,721.78 = 956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.85x = 4,721.78 × 956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.85x = 4,516,854.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,854.75/3,147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.90

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