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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.09, 4,944.83 and 956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.09, 4,944.83 and 956.60 is: 1,434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.09 : 4,944.83 = 956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.09/4,944.83 = 956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.09x = 4,944.83 × 956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.09x = 4,730,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,224.38/3,297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.67

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