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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,288, 4,932 and 979.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,288, 4,932 and 979.50 is: 1,469.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,288 : 4,932 = 979.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,288/4,932 = 979.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,288x = 4,932 × 979.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,288x = 4,830,894
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,894/3,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.25

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