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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.63, 2,964.99 and 1,670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.63, 2,964.99 and 1,670.48 is: 2,508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.63 : 2,964.99 = 1,670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.63/2,964.99 = 1,670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.63x = 2,964.99 × 1,670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.63x = 4,952,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,956.50/1,974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.30

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