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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.32, 4,929.44 and 977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.32, 4,929.44 and 977.84 is: 1,466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.32 : 4,929.44 = 977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.32/4,929.44 = 977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.32x = 4,929.44 × 977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.32x = 4,820,203.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,203.61/3,286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.75

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