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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.01, 4,899.83 and 957.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.01, 4,899.83 and 957.51 is: 1,436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.01 : 4,899.83 = 957.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.01/4,899.83 = 957.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.01x = 4,899.83 × 957.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.01x = 4,691,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,631.44/3,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.50

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