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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.93, 4,724.37 and 959.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.93, 4,724.37 and 959.07 is: 1,437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.93 : 4,724.37 = 959.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.93/4,724.37 = 959.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.93x = 4,724.37 × 959.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.93x = 4,531,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,001.54/3,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.99

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