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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.44, 4,727.44 and 960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.44, 4,727.44 and 960.40 is: 1,440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.44 : 4,727.44 = 960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.44/4,727.44 = 960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.44x = 4,727.44 × 960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.44x = 4,540,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,233.38/3,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.69

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