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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.80, 4,936.96 and 951.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.80, 4,936.96 and 951.78 is: 1,427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.80 : 4,936.96 = 951.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.80/4,936.96 = 951.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.80x = 4,936.96 × 951.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.80x = 4,698,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,895.03/3,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.45

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