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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.52, 3,103.74 and 1,974.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.52, 3,103.74 and 1,974.36 is: 2,965.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.52 : 3,103.74 = 1,974.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.52/3,103.74 = 1,974.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.52x = 3,103.74 × 1,974.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.52x = 6,127,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127,900.11/2,066.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.32

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