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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.54, 4,925.31 and 975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.54, 4,925.31 and 975.04 is: 1,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.54 : 4,925.31 = 975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.54/4,925.31 = 975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.54x = 4,925.31 × 975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.54x = 4,802,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,374.26/3,283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.56

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