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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.32, 4,994.25 and 957.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.32, 4,994.25 and 957.41 is: 1,436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.32 : 4,994.25 = 957.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.32/4,994.25 = 957.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.32x = 4,994.25 × 957.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.32x = 4,781,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,519.92/3,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.19

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