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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276, 4,914.54 and 968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276, 4,914.54 and 968.04 is: 1,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276 : 4,914.54 = 968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276/4,914.54 = 968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276x = 4,914.54 × 968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276x = 4,757,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,471.30/3,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.22

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