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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.34, 4,423.08 and 974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.34, 4,423.08 and 974.60 is: 1,461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.34 : 4,423.08 = 974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.34/4,423.08 = 974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.34x = 4,423.08 × 974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.34x = 4,310,733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,733.77/2,949.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.59

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