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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.80, 4,921.92 and 972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.80, 4,921.92 and 972.24 is: 1,458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.80 : 4,921.92 = 972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.80/4,921.92 = 972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.80x = 4,921.92 × 972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.80x = 4,785,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785,287.50/3,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.57

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