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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.75, 4,913.03 and 966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.75, 4,913.03 and 966.25 is: 1,449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.75 : 4,913.03 = 966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.75/4,913.03 = 966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.75x = 4,913.03 × 966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.75x = 4,747,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,210.41/3,274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.64

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