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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.67, 2,694.72 and 974.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.67, 2,694.72 and 974.21 is: 1,461.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.67 : 2,694.72 = 974.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.67/2,694.72 = 974.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.67x = 2,694.72 × 974.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.67x = 2,625,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,223.17/1,795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.97

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