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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.64, 4,926.28 and 975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.64, 4,926.28 and 975.14 is: 1,462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.64 : 4,926.28 = 975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.64/4,926.28 = 975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.64x = 4,926.28 × 975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.64x = 4,803,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,812.68/3,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.95

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