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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.50, 4,945.94 and 958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.50, 4,945.94 and 958.12 is: 1,437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.50 : 4,945.94 = 958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.50/4,945.94 = 958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.50x = 4,945.94 × 958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.50x = 4,738,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,804.03/3,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.09

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