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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.62, 4,739.44 and 968.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.62, 4,739.44 and 968.34 is: 1,452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.62 : 4,739.44 = 968.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.62/4,739.44 = 968.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.62x = 4,739.44 × 968.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.62x = 4,589,398.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,398.76/3,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.52

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