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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,746.50, 5,619.73 and 973.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,746.50, 5,619.73 and 973.17 is: 1,459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,746.50 : 5,619.73 = 973.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,746.50/5,619.73 = 973.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,746.50x = 5,619.73 × 973.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,746.50x = 5,468,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,468,952.64/3,746.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.75

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