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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.67, 4,728.23 and 960.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.67, 4,728.23 and 960.44 is: 1,440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.67 : 4,728.23 = 960.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.67/4,728.23 = 960.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.67x = 4,728.23 × 960.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.67x = 4,541,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,176.42/3,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.88

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