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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.68, 4,908.66 and 964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.68, 4,908.66 and 964.36 is: 1,446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.68 : 4,908.66 = 964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.68/4,908.66 = 964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.68x = 4,908.66 × 964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.68x = 4,733,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,715.36/3,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.43

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