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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.40, 5,020.48 and 975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.40, 5,020.48 and 975.76 is: 1,463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.40 : 5,020.48 = 975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.40/5,020.48 = 975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.40x = 5,020.48 × 975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.40x = 4,898,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,783.56/3,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.46

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