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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.13, 4,580.96 and 974.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.13, 4,580.96 and 974.05 is: 1,460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.13 : 4,580.96 = 974.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.13/4,580.96 = 974.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.13x = 4,580.96 × 974.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.13x = 4,462,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,058.75/3,054.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.99

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