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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.89, 4,726.59 and 959.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.89, 4,726.59 and 959.63 is: 1,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.89 : 4,726.59 = 959.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.89/4,726.59 = 959.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.89x = 4,726.59 × 959.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.89x = 4,535,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,753.93/3,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.52

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