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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.16, 4,725.80 and 958.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.16, 4,725.80 and 958.64 is: 1,438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.16 : 4,725.80 = 958.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.16/4,725.80 = 958.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.16x = 4,725.80 × 958.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.16x = 4,530,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,340.91/3,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.13

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