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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.57, 4,901.34 and 959.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.57, 4,901.34 and 959.07 is: 1,438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.57 : 4,901.34 = 959.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.57/4,901.34 = 959.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.57x = 4,901.34 × 959.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.57x = 4,700,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,728.15/3,267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.60

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