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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.65, 4,896.27 and 955.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.65, 4,896.27 and 955.15 is: 1,432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.65 : 4,896.27 = 955.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.65/4,896.27 = 955.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.65x = 4,896.27 × 955.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.65x = 4,676,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,672.29/3,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.96

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