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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.68, 4,917.24 and 969.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.68, 4,917.24 and 969.36 is: 1,454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.68 : 4,917.24 = 969.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.68/4,917.24 = 969.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.68x = 4,917.24 × 969.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.68x = 4,766,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,575.77/3,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.25

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