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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.46, 2,964.42 and 1,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.46, 2,964.42 and 1,001.24 is: 1,503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.46 : 2,964.42 = 1,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.46/2,964.42 = 1,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.46x = 2,964.42 × 1,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.46x = 2,968,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,095.88/1,974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.24

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