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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.22, 4,905.33 and 961.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.22, 4,905.33 and 961.72 is: 1,442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.22 : 4,905.33 = 961.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.22/4,905.33 = 961.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.22x = 4,905.33 × 961.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.22x = 4,717,533.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,533.63/3,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.58

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