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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.12, 4,901.70 and 958.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.12, 4,901.70 and 958.64 is: 1,438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.12 : 4,901.70 = 958.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.12/4,901.70 = 958.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.12x = 4,901.70 × 958.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.12x = 4,698,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,965.69/3,267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.26

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