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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.40, 4,914.66 and 968.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.40, 4,914.66 and 968.36 is: 1,452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.40 : 4,914.66 = 968.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.40/4,914.66 = 968.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.40x = 4,914.66 × 968.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.40x = 4,759,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,160.16/3,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.11

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