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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.47, 4,946.69 and 957.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.47, 4,946.69 and 957.17 is: 1,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.47 : 4,946.69 = 957.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.47/4,946.69 = 957.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.47x = 4,946.69 × 957.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.47x = 4,734,793.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,793.75/3,297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.89

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