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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.07, 4,723.78 and 957.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.07, 4,723.78 and 957.63 is: 1,436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.07 : 4,723.78 = 957.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.07/4,723.78 = 957.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.07x = 4,723.78 × 957.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.07x = 4,523,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,628.65/3,149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.50

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