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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.64, 4,727.49 and 960.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.64, 4,727.49 and 960.73 is: 1,441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.64 : 4,727.49 = 960.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.64/4,727.49 = 960.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.64x = 4,727.49 × 960.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.64x = 4,541,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,841.47/3,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.10

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