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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.41, 4,936.38 and 950.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.41, 4,936.38 and 950.89 is: 1,426.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.41 : 4,936.38 = 950.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.41/4,936.38 = 950.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.41x = 4,936.38 × 950.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.41x = 4,693,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,954.38/3,291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.12

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