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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.52, 4,913.28 and 966.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.52, 4,913.28 and 966.84 is: 1,450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.52 : 4,913.28 = 966.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.52/4,913.28 = 966.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.52x = 4,913.28 × 966.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.52x = 4,750,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,355.64/3,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.26

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