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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.75, 4,943.63 and 955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.75, 4,943.63 and 955.76 is: 1,433.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.75 : 4,943.63 = 955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.75/4,943.63 = 955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.75x = 4,943.63 × 955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.75x = 4,724,923.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,923.81/3,295.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.64

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