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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.91, 4,925.87 and 975.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.91, 4,925.87 and 975.41 is: 1,463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.91 : 4,925.87 = 975.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.91/4,925.87 = 975.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.91x = 4,925.87 × 975.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.91x = 4,804,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,804,742.86/3,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.12

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