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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.65, 4,976.71 and 978.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.65, 4,976.71 and 978.03 is: 1,467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.65 : 4,976.71 = 978.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.65/4,976.71 = 978.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.65x = 4,976.71 × 978.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.65x = 4,867,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867,369.24/3,317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.11

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