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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.78, 4,726.38 and 959.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.78, 4,726.38 and 959.54 is: 1,439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.78 : 4,726.38 = 959.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.78/4,726.38 = 959.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.78x = 4,726.38 × 959.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.78x = 4,535,127.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,127.03/3,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.37

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