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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.43, 4,727.24 and 960.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.43, 4,727.24 and 960.16 is: 1,440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.43 : 4,727.24 = 960.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.43/4,727.24 = 960.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.43x = 4,727.24 × 960.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.43x = 4,538,901.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,901.96/3,151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.27

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