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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.15, 4,727.40 and 960.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.15, 4,727.40 and 960.10 is: 1,440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.15 : 4,727.40 = 960.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.15/4,727.40 = 960.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.15x = 4,727.40 × 960.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.15x = 4,538,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,776.74/3,151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.36

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