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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.19, 4,724.73 and 958.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.19, 4,724.73 and 958.43 is: 1,437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.19 : 4,724.73 = 958.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.19/4,724.73 = 958.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.19x = 4,724.73 × 958.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.19x = 4,528,334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,334.79/3,150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.48

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