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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.81, 2,847.27 and 974.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.81, 2,847.27 and 974.01 is: 1,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.81 : 2,847.27 = 974.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.81/2,847.27 = 974.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.81x = 2,847.27 × 974.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.81x = 2,773,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,278.30/1,897.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.31

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