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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.93, 4,580.84 and 973.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.93, 4,580.84 and 973.89 is: 1,460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.93 : 4,580.84 = 973.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.93/4,580.84 = 973.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.93x = 4,580.84 × 973.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.93x = 4,461,229.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,229.40/3,053.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.82

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