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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.36, 4,921.32 and 972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.36, 4,921.32 and 972.32 is: 1,458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.36 : 4,921.32 = 972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.36/4,921.32 = 972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.36x = 4,921.32 × 972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.36x = 4,785,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785,097.86/3,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.27

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