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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052, 6,078 and 974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052, 6,078 and 974 is: 1,461

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052 : 6,078 = 974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052/6,078 = 974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052x = 6,078 × 974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052x = 5,919,972
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,919,972/4,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461

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