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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.63, 4,580.48 and 973.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.63, 4,580.48 and 973.63 is: 1,460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.63 : 4,580.48 = 973.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.63/4,580.48 = 973.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.63x = 4,580.48 × 973.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.63x = 4,459,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,683.73/3,053.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.46

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