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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.75, 4,909.13 and 964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.75, 4,909.13 and 964.25 is: 1,446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.75 : 4,909.13 = 964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.75/4,909.13 = 964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.75x = 4,909.13 × 964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.75x = 4,733,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,623.78/3,272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.38

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