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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.78, 4,722.96 and 957.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.78, 4,722.96 and 957.53 is: 1,436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.78 : 4,722.96 = 957.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.78/4,722.96 = 957.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.78x = 4,722.96 × 957.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.78x = 4,522,352.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,352.27/3,148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.23

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