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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.46, 4,896.69 and 955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.46, 4,896.69 and 955.96 is: 1,433.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.46 : 4,896.69 = 955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.46/4,896.69 = 955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.46x = 4,896.69 × 955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.46x = 4,681,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,039.77/3,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.94

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