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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.62, 4,723.09 and 957.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.62, 4,723.09 and 957.18 is: 1,435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.62 : 4,723.09 = 957.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.62/4,723.09 = 957.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.62x = 4,723.09 × 957.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.62x = 4,520,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,847.29/3,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.82

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