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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.13, 4,926.19 and 975.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.13, 4,926.19 and 975.63 is: 1,463.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.13 : 4,926.19 = 975.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.13/4,926.19 = 975.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.13x = 4,926.19 × 975.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.13x = 4,806,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,111.68/3,284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.44

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