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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.72, 4,723.98 and 959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.72, 4,723.98 and 959 is: 1,438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.72 : 4,723.98 = 959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.72/4,723.98 = 959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.72x = 4,723.98 × 959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.72x = 4,530,296.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,296.82/3,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.32

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