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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.76, 4,905.48 and 961.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.76, 4,905.48 and 961.26 is: 1,442.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.76 : 4,905.48 = 961.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.76/4,905.48 = 961.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.76x = 4,905.48 × 961.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.76x = 4,715,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,441.70/3,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.14

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