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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.76, 4,900.95 and 958.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.76, 4,900.95 and 958.26 is: 1,437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.76 : 4,900.95 = 958.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.76/4,900.95 = 958.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.76x = 4,900.95 × 958.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.76x = 4,696,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,384.35/3,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.63

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