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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.78, 4,889.58 and 951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.78, 4,889.58 and 951.28 is: 1,426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.78 : 4,889.58 = 951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.78/4,889.58 = 951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.78x = 4,889.58 × 951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.78x = 4,651,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,359.66/3,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.89

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