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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.36, 4,909.40 and 964.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.36, 4,909.40 and 964.24 is: 1,446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.36 : 4,909.40 = 964.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.36/4,909.40 = 964.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.36x = 4,909.40 × 964.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.36x = 4,733,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,839.86/3,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.17

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