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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.13, 4,918.76 and 970.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.13, 4,918.76 and 970.63 is: 1,455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.13 : 4,918.76 = 970.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.13/4,918.76 = 970.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.13x = 4,918.76 × 970.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.13x = 4,774,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,296.02/3,279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.96

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