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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.50, 4,903.29 and 960.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.50, 4,903.29 and 960.54 is: 1,440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.50 : 4,903.29 = 960.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.50/4,903.29 = 960.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.50x = 4,903.29 × 960.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.50x = 4,709,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,806.18/3,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.97

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