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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.50, 4,580.02 and 973.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.50, 4,580.02 and 973.42 is: 1,460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.50 : 4,580.02 = 973.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.50/4,580.02 = 973.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.50x = 4,580.02 × 973.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.50x = 4,458,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,283.07/3,053.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.06

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