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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.22, 4,946.52 and 958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.22, 4,946.52 and 958.16 is: 1,437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.22 : 4,946.52 = 958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.22/4,946.52 = 958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.22x = 4,946.52 × 958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.22x = 4,739,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,557.60/3,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.00

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