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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.52, 4,913.28 and 966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.52, 4,913.28 and 966.48 is: 1,449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.52 : 4,913.28 = 966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.52/4,913.28 = 966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.52x = 4,913.28 × 966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.52x = 4,748,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,586.85/3,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.72

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