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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.63, 4,891.77 and 952.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.63, 4,891.77 and 952.13 is: 1,428.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.63 : 4,891.77 = 952.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.63/4,891.77 = 952.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.63x = 4,891.77 × 952.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.63x = 4,657,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,600.97/3,260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.44

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