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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.20, 4,912.80 and 966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.20, 4,912.80 and 966.70 is: 1,450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.20 : 4,912.80 = 966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.20/4,912.80 = 966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.20x = 4,912.80 × 966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.20x = 4,749,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,203.76/3,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.05

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