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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.82, 4,896.45 and 955.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.82, 4,896.45 and 955.50 is: 1,433.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.82 : 4,896.45 = 955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.82/4,896.45 = 955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.82x = 4,896.45 × 955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.82x = 4,678,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,557.98/3,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.46

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