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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.20, 4,723.91 and 957.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.20, 4,723.91 and 957.93 is: 1,436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.20 : 4,723.91 = 957.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.20/4,723.91 = 957.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.20x = 4,723.91 × 957.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.20x = 4,525,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,175.11/3,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.93

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