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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.92, 4,902.78 and 959.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.92, 4,902.78 and 959.88 is: 1,439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.92 : 4,902.78 = 959.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.92/4,902.78 = 959.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.92x = 4,902.78 × 959.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.92x = 4,706,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,080.47/3,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.64

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