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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.18, 4,748.23 and 974.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.18, 4,748.23 and 974.10 is: 1,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.18 : 4,748.23 = 974.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.18/4,748.23 = 974.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.18x = 4,748.23 × 974.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.18x = 4,625,250.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,250.84/3,165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.29

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