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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.84, 4,725.46 and 958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.84, 4,725.46 and 958.76 is: 1,438.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.84 : 4,725.46 = 958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.84/4,725.46 = 958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.84x = 4,725.46 × 958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.84x = 4,530,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,582.03/3,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.35

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