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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.06, 4,936.92 and 951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.06, 4,936.92 and 951.12 is: 1,426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.06 : 4,936.92 = 951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.06/4,936.92 = 951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.06x = 4,936.92 × 951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.06x = 4,695,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,603.35/3,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.78

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