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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.72, 4,900.02 and 958.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.72, 4,900.02 and 958.22 is: 1,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.72 : 4,900.02 = 958.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.72/4,900.02 = 958.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.72x = 4,900.02 × 958.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.72x = 4,695,297.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,297.16/3,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.31

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