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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.45, 4,722.36 and 957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.45, 4,722.36 and 957.20 is: 1,435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.45 : 4,722.36 = 957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.45/4,722.36 = 957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.45x = 4,722.36 × 957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.45x = 4,520,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,242.99/3,148.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.70

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