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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.02, 4,923.04 and 973.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.02, 4,923.04 and 973.34 is: 1,460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.02 : 4,923.04 = 973.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.02/4,923.04 = 973.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.02x = 4,923.04 × 973.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.02x = 4,791,791.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,791.75/3,282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.01

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