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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.25, 4,970.80 and 974.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.25, 4,970.80 and 974.22 is: 1,461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.25 : 4,970.80 = 974.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.25/4,970.80 = 974.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.25x = 4,970.80 × 974.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.25x = 4,842,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,652.78/3,314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.16

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