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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.12, 4,722.86 and 957.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.12, 4,722.86 and 957.26 is: 1,435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.12 : 4,722.86 = 957.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.12/4,722.86 = 957.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.12x = 4,722.86 × 957.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.12x = 4,521,019.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,019.16/3,149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.64

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