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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.97, 4,727.17 and 959.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.97, 4,727.17 and 959.87 is: 1,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.97 : 4,727.17 = 959.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.97/4,727.17 = 959.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.97x = 4,727.17 × 959.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.97x = 4,537,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,463.96/3,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.02

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