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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.40, 5,411.10 and 974.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.40, 5,411.10 and 974.90 is: 1,462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.40 : 5,411.10 = 974.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.40/5,411.10 = 974.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.40x = 5,411.10 × 974.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.40x = 5,275,281.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275,281.39/3,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.35

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