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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.36, 4,725.45 and 959.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.36, 4,725.45 and 959.00 is: 1,438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.36 : 4,725.45 = 959.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.36/4,725.45 = 959.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.36x = 4,725.45 × 959.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.36x = 4,531,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,682.92/3,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.47

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