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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.47, 4,727.43 and 961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.47, 4,727.43 and 961.74 is: 1,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.47 : 4,727.43 = 961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.47/4,727.43 = 961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.47x = 4,727.43 × 961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.47x = 4,546,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,558.53/3,151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.68

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