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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.44, 4,724.29 and 958.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.44, 4,724.29 and 958.66 is: 1,437.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.44 : 4,724.29 = 958.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.44/4,724.29 = 958.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.44x = 4,724.29 × 958.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.44x = 4,528,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,973.64/3,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.57

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