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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.88, 4,724.82 and 958.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.88, 4,724.82 and 958.86 is: 1,438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.88 : 4,724.82 = 958.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.88/4,724.82 = 958.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.88x = 4,724.82 × 958.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.88x = 4,530,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,440.91/3,149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.29

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