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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.62, 5,621.45 and 974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.62, 5,621.45 and 974.12 is: 1,461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.62 : 5,621.45 = 974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.62/5,621.45 = 974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.62x = 5,621.45 × 974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.62x = 5,475,933.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,933.90/3,747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.18

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