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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.06, 4,911.12 and 965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.06, 4,911.12 and 965.56 is: 1,448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.06 : 4,911.12 = 965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.06/4,911.12 = 965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.06x = 4,911.12 × 965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.06x = 4,741,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,981.03/3,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.35

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