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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.23, 2,694.51 and 974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.23, 2,694.51 and 974.16 is: 1,462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.23 : 2,694.51 = 974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.23/2,694.51 = 974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.23x = 2,694.51 × 974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.23x = 2,624,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,883.86/1,795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.14

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