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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.16, 4,725.51 and 958.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.16, 4,725.51 and 958.91 is: 1,438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.16 : 4,725.51 = 958.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.16/4,725.51 = 958.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.16x = 4,725.51 × 958.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.16x = 4,531,338.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,338.79/3,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.45

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