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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.59, 4,740.10 and 968.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.59, 4,740.10 and 968.18 is: 1,452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.59 : 4,740.10 = 968.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.59/4,740.10 = 968.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.59x = 4,740.10 × 968.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.59x = 4,589,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,243.90/3,159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.48

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