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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.01, 4,919.34 and 970.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.01, 4,919.34 and 970.51 is: 1,456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.01 : 4,919.34 = 970.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.01/4,919.34 = 970.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.01x = 4,919.34 × 970.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.01x = 4,774,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,268.66/3,279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.01

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