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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.68, 4,927.88 and 976.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.68, 4,927.88 and 976.12 is: 1,464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.68 : 4,927.88 = 976.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.68/4,927.88 = 976.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.68x = 4,927.88 × 976.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.68x = 4,810,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,202.23/3,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.44

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