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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.25, 4,058.44 and 974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.25, 4,058.44 and 974.66 is: 1,461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.25 : 4,058.44 = 974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.25/4,058.44 = 974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.25x = 4,058.44 × 974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.25x = 3,955,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,582.69/2,707.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.11

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