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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.03, 4,924.60 and 974.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.03, 4,924.60 and 974.53 is: 1,461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.03 : 4,924.60 = 974.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.03/4,924.60 = 974.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.03x = 4,924.60 × 974.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.03x = 4,799,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,174.16/3,283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.81

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