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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.88, 4,728.77 and 960.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.88, 4,728.77 and 960.62 is: 1,441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.88 : 4,728.77 = 960.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.88/4,728.77 = 960.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.88x = 4,728.77 × 960.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.88x = 4,542,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,522.59/3,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.21

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