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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.62, 4,726.62 and 960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.62, 4,726.62 and 960.12 is: 1,439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.62 : 4,726.62 = 960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.62/4,726.62 = 960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.62x = 4,726.62 × 960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.62x = 4,538,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,122.39/3,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.93

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