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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.74, 4,916.79 and 969.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.74, 4,916.79 and 969.42 is: 1,454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.74 : 4,916.79 = 969.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.74/4,916.79 = 969.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.74x = 4,916.79 × 969.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.74x = 4,766,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,434.56/3,277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.18

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