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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.75, 4,895.03 and 954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.75, 4,895.03 and 954.25 is: 1,431.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.75 : 4,895.03 = 954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.75/4,895.03 = 954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.75x = 4,895.03 × 954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.75x = 4,671,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,082.38/3,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.64

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