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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.46, 4,895.19 and 954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.46, 4,895.19 and 954.96 is: 1,432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.46 : 4,895.19 = 954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.46/4,895.19 = 954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.46x = 4,895.19 × 954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.46x = 4,674,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,710.64/3,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.44

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