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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.63, 4,902.27 and 959.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.63, 4,902.27 and 959.13 is: 1,438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.63 : 4,902.27 = 959.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.63/4,902.27 = 959.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.63x = 4,902.27 × 959.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.63x = 4,701,914.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,914.23/3,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.94

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