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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.96, 4,913.88 and 967.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.96, 4,913.88 and 967.46 is: 1,451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.96 : 4,913.88 = 967.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.96/4,913.88 = 967.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.96x = 4,913.88 × 967.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.96x = 4,753,982.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,982.34/3,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.17

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