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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.63, 4,726.13 and 959.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.63, 4,726.13 and 959.52 is: 1,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.63 : 4,726.13 = 959.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.63/4,726.13 = 959.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.63x = 4,726.13 × 959.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.63x = 4,534,816.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,816.26/3,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.34

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