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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.27, 4,723.97 and 958.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.27, 4,723.97 and 958.59 is: 1,437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.27 : 4,723.97 = 958.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.27/4,723.97 = 958.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.27x = 4,723.97 × 958.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.27x = 4,528,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,345.61/3,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.45

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