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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.06, 3,192.78 and 974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.06, 3,192.78 and 974 is: 1,460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.06 : 3,192.78 = 974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.06/3,192.78 = 974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.06x = 3,192.78 × 974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.06x = 3,109,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,767.72/2,129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.63

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