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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.57, 4,725.87 and 959.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.57, 4,725.87 and 959.30 is: 1,438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.57 : 4,725.87 = 959.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.57/4,725.87 = 959.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.57x = 4,725.87 × 959.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.57x = 4,533,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,503.46/3,150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.95

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