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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.72, 4,897.02 and 956.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.72, 4,897.02 and 956.22 is: 1,434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.72 : 4,897.02 = 956.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.72/4,897.02 = 956.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.72x = 4,897.02 × 956.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.72x = 4,682,628.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,628.46/3,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.31

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