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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.16, 4,899.84 and 957.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.16, 4,899.84 and 957.84 is: 1,436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.16 : 4,899.84 = 957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.16/4,899.84 = 957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.16x = 4,899.84 × 957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.16x = 4,693,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,262.75/3,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.94

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