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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.70, 4,723.16 and 957.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.70, 4,723.16 and 957.43 is: 1,436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.70 : 4,723.16 = 957.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.70/4,723.16 = 957.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.70x = 4,723.16 × 957.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.70x = 4,522,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,066.68/3,148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.17

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