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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.69, 6,079.04 and 974.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.69, 6,079.04 and 974.69 is: 1,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.69 : 6,079.04 = 974.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.69/6,079.04 = 974.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.69x = 6,079.04 × 974.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.69x = 5,925,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,925,174.62/4,052.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.04

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