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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.12, 3,194.34 and 974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.12, 3,194.34 and 974.68 is: 1,463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.12 : 3,194.34 = 974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.12/3,194.34 = 974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.12x = 3,194.34 × 974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.12x = 3,113,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,459.31/2,128.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.01

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