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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.13, 4,891.20 and 951.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.13, 4,891.20 and 951.63 is: 1,427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.13 : 4,891.20 = 951.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.13/4,891.20 = 951.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.13x = 4,891.20 × 951.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.13x = 4,654,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,612.66/3,260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.74

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