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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.96, 4,897.44 and 956.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.96, 4,897.44 and 956.46 is: 1,434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.96 : 4,897.44 = 956.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.96/4,897.44 = 956.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.96x = 4,897.44 × 956.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.96x = 4,684,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,205.46/3,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.69

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