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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.52, 4,739.29 and 968.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.52, 4,739.29 and 968.42 is: 1,452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.52 : 4,739.29 = 968.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.52/4,739.29 = 968.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.52x = 4,739.29 × 968.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.52x = 4,589,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,623.22/3,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.63

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