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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.99, 4,927.47 and 976.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.99, 4,927.47 and 976.49 is: 1,464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.99 : 4,927.47 = 976.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.99/4,927.47 = 976.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.99x = 4,927.47 × 976.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.99x = 4,811,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,595.66/3,284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.72

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