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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.63, 4,904.44 and 961.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.63, 4,904.44 and 961.13 is: 1,441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.63 : 4,904.44 = 961.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.63/4,904.44 = 961.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.63x = 4,904.44 × 961.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.63x = 4,713,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,804.42/3,269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.69

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