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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.06, 4,724.40 and 958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.06, 4,724.40 and 958.20 is: 1,437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.06 : 4,724.40 = 958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.06/4,724.40 = 958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.06x = 4,724.40 × 958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.06x = 4,526,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,920.08/3,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.09

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