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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.70, 4,727.21 and 960.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.70, 4,727.21 and 960.45 is: 1,440.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.70 : 4,727.21 = 960.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.70/4,727.21 = 960.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.70x = 4,727.21 × 960.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.70x = 4,540,248.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,248.84/3,151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.57

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