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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.82, 4,913.16 and 966.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.82, 4,913.16 and 966.78 is: 1,450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.82 : 4,913.16 = 966.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.82/4,913.16 = 966.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.82x = 4,913.16 × 966.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.82x = 4,749,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,944.82/3,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.00

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