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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.92, 4,925.88 and 975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.92, 4,925.88 and 975.60 is: 1,463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.92 : 4,925.88 = 975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.92/4,925.88 = 975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.92x = 4,925.88 × 975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.92x = 4,805,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,688.53/3,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.40

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