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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.57, 4,726.12 and 959.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.57, 4,726.12 and 959.32 is: 1,439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.57 : 4,726.12 = 959.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.57/4,726.12 = 959.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.57x = 4,726.12 × 959.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.57x = 4,533,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,847.22/3,150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.06

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