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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.98, 4,947.23 and 958.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.98, 4,947.23 and 958.03 is: 1,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.98 : 4,947.23 = 958.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.98/4,947.23 = 958.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.98x = 4,947.23 × 958.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.98x = 4,739,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,570.62/3,297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.11

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