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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286, 4,929.16 and 977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286, 4,929.16 and 977.52 is: 1,466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286 : 4,929.16 = 977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286/4,929.16 = 977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286x = 4,929.16 × 977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286x = 4,818,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,352.48/3,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.33

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