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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.04, 4,722.96 and 956.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.04, 4,722.96 and 956.72 is: 1,435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.04 : 4,722.96 = 956.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.04/4,722.96 = 956.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.04x = 4,722.96 × 956.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.04x = 4,518,550.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,550.29/3,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.35

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