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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.80, 4,904.76 and 961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.80, 4,904.76 and 961.28 is: 1,441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.80 : 4,904.76 = 961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.80/4,904.76 = 961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.80x = 4,904.76 × 961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.80x = 4,714,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,847.69/3,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.94

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