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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.07, 4,725.23 and 959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.07, 4,725.23 and 959.28 is: 1,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.07 : 4,725.23 = 959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.07/4,725.23 = 959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.07x = 4,725.23 × 959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.07x = 4,532,818.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,818.63/3,151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.50

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