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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.06, 4,894.61 and 954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.06, 4,894.61 and 954.56 is: 1,431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.06 : 4,894.61 = 954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.06/4,894.61 = 954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.06x = 4,894.61 × 954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.06x = 4,672,206.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,206.39/3,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.85

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