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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.02, 4,902.81 and 1,972.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.02, 4,902.81 and 1,972.54 is: 2,952.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.02 : 4,902.81 = 1,972.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.02/4,902.81 = 1,972.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.02x = 4,902.81 × 1,972.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.02x = 9,670,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670,988.84/3,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.96

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