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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.28, 4,903.20 and 959.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.28, 4,903.20 and 959.78 is: 1,439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.28 : 4,903.20 = 959.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.28/4,903.20 = 959.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.28x = 4,903.20 × 959.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.28x = 4,705,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,993.30/3,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.90

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