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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.03, 4,895.36 and 954.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.03, 4,895.36 and 954.53 is: 1,432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.03 : 4,895.36 = 954.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.03/4,895.36 = 954.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.03x = 4,895.36 × 954.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.03x = 4,672,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,767.98/3,263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.03

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