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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.25, 4,894.89 and 954.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.25, 4,894.89 and 954.75 is: 1,432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.25 : 4,894.89 = 954.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.25/4,894.89 = 954.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.25x = 4,894.89 × 954.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.25x = 4,673,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,396.23/3,263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.13

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