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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.46, 4,727.44 and 960.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.46, 4,727.44 and 960.38 is: 1,440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.46 : 4,727.44 = 960.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.46/4,727.44 = 960.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.46x = 4,727.44 × 960.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.46x = 4,540,138.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,138.83/3,151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.65

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