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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.88, 4,726.48 and 959.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.88, 4,726.48 and 959.64 is: 1,439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.88 : 4,726.48 = 959.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.88/4,726.48 = 959.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.88x = 4,726.48 × 959.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.88x = 4,535,719.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,719.27/3,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.51

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