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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.02, 4,898.76 and 957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.02, 4,898.76 and 957.52 is: 1,436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.02 : 4,898.76 = 957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.02/4,898.76 = 957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.02x = 4,898.76 × 957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.02x = 4,690,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,660.68/3,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.20

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