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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.47, 4,726.41 and 959.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.47, 4,726.41 and 959.37 is: 1,439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.47 : 4,726.41 = 959.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.47/4,726.41 = 959.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.47x = 4,726.41 × 959.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.47x = 4,534,370.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,370.63/3,150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.27

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