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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.52, 4,912.58 and 966.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.52, 4,912.58 and 966.04 is: 1,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.52 : 4,912.58 = 966.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.52/4,912.58 = 966.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.52x = 4,912.58 × 966.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.52x = 4,745,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,748.78/3,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.30

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