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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.96, 4,894.44 and 954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.96, 4,894.44 and 954.46 is: 1,431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.96 : 4,894.44 = 954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.96/4,894.44 = 954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.96x = 4,894.44 × 954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.96x = 4,671,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,547.20/3,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.69

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