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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.82, 4,905.54 and 961.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.82, 4,905.54 and 961.32 is: 1,442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.82 : 4,905.54 = 961.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.82/4,905.54 = 961.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.82x = 4,905.54 × 961.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.82x = 4,715,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,793.71/3,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.22

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