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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.76, 4,918.26 and 970.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.76, 4,918.26 and 970.26 is: 1,455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.76 : 4,918.26 = 970.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.76/4,918.26 = 970.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.76x = 4,918.26 × 970.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.76x = 4,771,990.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,990.95/3,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.43

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