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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.60, 4,925.40 and 975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.60, 4,925.40 and 975.04 is: 1,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.60 : 4,925.40 = 975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.60/4,925.40 = 975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.60x = 4,925.40 × 975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.60x = 4,802,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,462.02/3,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.56

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