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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.50, 4,917.21 and 969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.50, 4,917.21 and 969.06 is: 1,453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.50 : 4,917.21 = 969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.50/4,917.21 = 969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.50x = 4,917.21 × 969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.50x = 4,765,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765,071.52/3,277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.87

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