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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.08, 4,973.29 and 975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.08, 4,973.29 and 975.62 is: 1,463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.08 : 4,973.29 = 975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.08/4,973.29 = 975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.08x = 4,973.29 × 975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.08x = 4,852,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,013.88/3,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.18

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