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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.53, 4,739.30 and 968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.53, 4,739.30 and 968.20 is: 1,452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.53 : 4,739.30 = 968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.53/4,739.30 = 968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.53x = 4,739.30 × 968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.53x = 4,588,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,602.50/3,159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.30

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