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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.66, 4,930.77 and 978.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.66, 4,930.77 and 978.38 is: 1,467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.66 : 4,930.77 = 978.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.66/4,930.77 = 978.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.66x = 4,930.77 × 978.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.66x = 4,824,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,166.75/3,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.36

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