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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.47, 4,582.13 and 974.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.47, 4,582.13 and 974.25 is: 1,461.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.47 : 4,582.13 = 974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.47/4,582.13 = 974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.47x = 4,582.13 × 974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.47x = 4,464,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,135.28/3,054.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.51

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