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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.17, 2,961.26 and 1,109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.17, 2,961.26 and 1,109.09 is: 1,663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.17 : 2,961.26 = 1,109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.17/2,961.26 = 1,109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.17x = 2,961.26 × 1,109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.17x = 3,284,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,303.85/1,974.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.64

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