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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.00, 4,943.21 and 955.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.00, 4,943.21 and 955.02 is: 1,432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.00 : 4,943.21 = 955.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.00/4,943.21 = 955.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.00x = 4,943.21 × 955.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.00x = 4,720,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,866.80/3,295.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.74

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