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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.42, 4,724.28 and 958.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.42, 4,724.28 and 958.19 is: 1,437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.42 : 4,724.28 = 958.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.42/4,724.28 = 958.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.42x = 4,724.28 × 958.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.42x = 4,526,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,734.23/3,149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.33

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