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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.06, 4,918.62 and 970.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.06, 4,918.62 and 970.56 is: 1,455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.06 : 4,918.62 = 970.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.06/4,918.62 = 970.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.06x = 4,918.62 × 970.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.06x = 4,773,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,815.83/3,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.85

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