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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.30, 4,723.65 and 958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.30, 4,723.65 and 958.70 is: 1,437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.30 : 4,723.65 = 958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.30/4,723.65 = 958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.30x = 4,723.65 × 958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.30x = 4,528,563.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,563.26/3,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.50

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