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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.66, 4,898.85 and 957.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.66, 4,898.85 and 957.34 is: 1,436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.66 : 4,898.85 = 957.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.66/4,898.85 = 957.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.66x = 4,898.85 × 957.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.66x = 4,689,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,865.06/3,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.12

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