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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.54, 4,726.35 and 958.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.54, 4,726.35 and 958.74 is: 1,438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.54 : 4,726.35 = 958.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.54/4,726.35 = 958.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.54x = 4,726.35 × 958.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.54x = 4,531,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,340.80/3,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.27

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