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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290, 4,935.78 and 981.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290, 4,935.78 and 981.56 is: 1,472.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290 : 4,935.78 = 981.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290/4,935.78 = 981.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290x = 4,935.78 × 981.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290x = 4,844,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,764.22/3,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.57

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