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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.45, 4,723.93 and 958.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.45, 4,723.93 and 958.19 is: 1,437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.45 : 4,723.93 = 958.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.45/4,723.93 = 958.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.45x = 4,723.93 × 958.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.45x = 4,526,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,422.49/3,149.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.21

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