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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.25, 3,001.46 and 974.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.25, 3,001.46 and 974.25 is: 1,461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.25 : 3,001.46 = 974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.25/3,001.46 = 974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.25x = 3,001.46 × 974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.25x = 2,924,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,167.53/2,000.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.90

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