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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.15, 4,725.90 and 959.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.15, 4,725.90 and 959.10 is: 1,438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.15 : 4,725.90 = 959.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.15/4,725.90 = 959.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.15x = 4,725.90 × 959.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.15x = 4,532,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,610.69/3,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.86

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