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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.38, 4,739.80 and 968.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.38, 4,739.80 and 968.08 is: 1,452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.38 : 4,739.80 = 968.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.38/4,739.80 = 968.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.38x = 4,739.80 × 968.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.38x = 4,588,505.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,505.58/3,159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.34

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