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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.70, 4,921.85 and 972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.70, 4,921.85 and 972.20 is: 1,458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.70 : 4,921.85 = 972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.70/4,921.85 = 972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.70x = 4,921.85 × 972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.70x = 4,784,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,993.10/3,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.53

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