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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.56, 4,945.91 and 957.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.56, 4,945.91 and 957.47 is: 1,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.56 : 4,945.91 = 957.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.56/4,945.91 = 957.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.56x = 4,945.91 × 957.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.56x = 4,735,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,530.93/3,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.07

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