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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.13, 4,927.69 and 976.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.13, 4,927.69 and 976.63 is: 1,464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.13 : 4,927.69 = 976.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.13/4,927.69 = 976.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.13x = 4,927.69 × 976.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.13x = 4,812,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,529.88/3,285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.94

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