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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.60, 3,020.40 and 974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.60, 3,020.40 and 974.40 is: 1,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.60 : 3,020.40 = 974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.60/3,020.40 = 974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.60x = 3,020.40 × 974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.60x = 2,943,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,077.76/2,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.60

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