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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.06, 4,927.13 and 945.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.06, 4,927.13 and 945.26 is: 1,417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.06 : 4,927.13 = 945.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.06/4,927.13 = 945.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.06x = 4,927.13 × 945.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.06x = 4,657,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,426.50/3,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.76

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