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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.02, 4,921.54 and 972.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.02, 4,921.54 and 972.34 is: 1,458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.02 : 4,921.54 = 972.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.02/4,921.54 = 972.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.02x = 4,921.54 × 972.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.02x = 4,785,410.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785,410.20/3,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.51

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