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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.41, 4,921.27 and 972.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.41, 4,921.27 and 972.37 is: 1,458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.41 : 4,921.27 = 972.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.41/4,921.27 = 972.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.41x = 4,921.27 × 972.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.41x = 4,785,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785,295.31/3,281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.30

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