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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.54, 4,911.09 and 965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.54, 4,911.09 and 965.04 is: 1,447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.54 : 4,911.09 = 965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.54/4,911.09 = 965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.54x = 4,911.09 × 965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.54x = 4,739,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,398.29/3,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.79

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