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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.89, 4,897.13 and 956.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.89, 4,897.13 and 956.39 is: 1,434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.89 : 4,897.13 = 956.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.89/4,897.13 = 956.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.89x = 4,897.13 × 956.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.89x = 4,683,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,536.89/3,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.52

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