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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,746.03, 5,618.54 and 972.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,746.03, 5,618.54 and 972.89 is: 1,459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,746.03 : 5,618.54 = 972.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,746.03/5,618.54 = 972.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,746.03x = 5,618.54 × 972.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,746.03x = 5,466,216.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,466,216.79/3,746.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.20

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