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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.16, 3,126.99 and 974.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.16, 3,126.99 and 974.55 is: 1,462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.16 : 3,126.99 = 974.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.16/3,126.99 = 974.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.16x = 3,126.99 × 974.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.16x = 3,047,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,408.10/2,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.18

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