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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.42, 2,847.97 and 974.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.42, 2,847.97 and 974.02 is: 1,459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.42 : 2,847.97 = 974.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.42/2,847.97 = 974.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.42x = 2,847.97 × 974.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.42x = 2,773,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,979.74/1,900.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.67

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