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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.25, 4,969.30 and 973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.25, 4,969.30 and 973.22 is: 1,459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.25 : 4,969.30 = 973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.25/4,969.30 = 973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.25x = 4,969.30 × 973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.25x = 4,836,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,196.69/3,313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.65

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