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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.01, 4,723.21 and 957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.01, 4,723.21 and 957.76 is: 1,436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.01 : 4,723.21 = 957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.01/4,723.21 = 957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.01x = 4,723.21 × 957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.01x = 4,523,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,673.20/3,149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.54

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