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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.37, 4,723.74 and 958.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.37, 4,723.74 and 958.13 is: 1,437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.37 : 4,723.74 = 958.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.37/4,723.74 = 958.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.37x = 4,723.74 × 958.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.37x = 4,525,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,933.39/3,149.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.09

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