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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.31, 4,722.60 and 957.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.31, 4,722.60 and 957.53 is: 1,435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.31 : 4,722.60 = 957.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.31/4,722.60 = 957.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.31x = 4,722.60 × 957.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.31x = 4,522,028.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,028.87/3,149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.88

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