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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.63, 4,724.57 and 958.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.63, 4,724.57 and 958.84 is: 1,437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.63 : 4,724.57 = 958.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.63/4,724.57 = 958.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.63x = 4,724.57 × 958.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.63x = 4,530,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,123.86/3,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.85

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