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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,732.31, 5,598.42 and 958.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,732.31, 5,598.42 and 958.97 is: 1,438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,732.31 : 5,598.42 = 958.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,732.31/5,598.42 = 958.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,732.31x = 5,598.42 × 958.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,732.31x = 5,368,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,368,727.23/3,732.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.45

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