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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.76, 4,896.45 and 955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.76, 4,896.45 and 955.26 is: 1,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.76 : 4,896.45 = 955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.76/4,896.45 = 955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.76x = 4,896.45 × 955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.76x = 4,677,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,382.83/3,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.13

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