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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.63, 4,924.75 and 974.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.63, 4,924.75 and 974.13 is: 1,461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.63 : 4,924.75 = 974.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.63/4,924.75 = 974.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.63x = 4,924.75 × 974.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.63x = 4,797,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,346.72/3,282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.43

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