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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.81, 4,723.82 and 957.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.81, 4,723.82 and 957.35 is: 1,436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.81 : 4,723.82 = 957.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.81/4,723.82 = 957.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.81x = 4,723.82 × 957.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.81x = 4,522,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,359.69/3,148.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.21

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