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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.19, 4,901.60 and 958.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.19, 4,901.60 and 958.69 is: 1,438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.19 : 4,901.60 = 958.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.19/4,901.60 = 958.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.19x = 4,901.60 × 958.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.19x = 4,699,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,097.86/3,267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.27

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