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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.93, 4,901.90 and 959.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.93, 4,901.90 and 959.25 is: 1,438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.93 : 4,901.90 = 959.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.93/4,901.90 = 959.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.93x = 4,901.90 × 959.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.93x = 4,702,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,142.78/3,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.88

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