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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.30, 4,727.65 and 960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.30, 4,727.65 and 960.20 is: 1,440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.30 : 4,727.65 = 960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.30/4,727.65 = 960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.30x = 4,727.65 × 960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.30x = 4,539,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,465.89/3,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.51

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