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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.24, 4,725.56 and 959.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.24, 4,725.56 and 959.12 is: 1,438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.24 : 4,725.56 = 959.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.24/4,725.56 = 959.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.24x = 4,725.56 × 959.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.24x = 4,532,379.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,379.11/3,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.74

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