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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.44, 4,900.47 and 957.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.44, 4,900.47 and 957.94 is: 1,437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.44 : 4,900.47 = 957.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.44/4,900.47 = 957.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.44x = 4,900.47 × 957.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.44x = 4,694,340.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,340.39/3,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.14

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