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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.26, 4,898.70 and 956.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.26, 4,898.70 and 956.76 is: 1,435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.26 : 4,898.70 = 956.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.26/4,898.70 = 956.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.26x = 4,898.70 × 956.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.26x = 4,686,880.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,880.21/3,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.38

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