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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026, 4,539.72 and 974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026, 4,539.72 and 974 is: 1,461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026 : 4,539.72 = 974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026/4,539.72 = 974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026x = 4,539.72 × 974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026x = 4,421,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,687.28/3,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.23

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