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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.71, 4,929.95 and 978.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.71, 4,929.95 and 978.15 is: 1,467.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.71 : 4,929.95 = 978.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.71/4,929.95 = 978.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.71x = 4,929.95 × 978.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.71x = 4,822,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,225.70/3,286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.19

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