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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.54, 4,746.75 and 973.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.54, 4,746.75 and 973.74 is: 1,460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.54 : 4,746.75 = 973.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.54/4,746.75 = 973.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.54x = 4,746.75 × 973.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.54x = 4,622,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,100.35/3,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.13

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