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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.18, 4,724.42 and 958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.18, 4,724.42 and 958.32 is: 1,437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.18 : 4,724.42 = 958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.18/4,724.42 = 958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.18x = 4,724.42 × 958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.18x = 4,527,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,477.76/3,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.21

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