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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.60, 3,217.80 and 974.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.60, 3,217.80 and 974.94 is: 1,462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.60 : 3,217.80 = 974.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.60/3,217.80 = 974.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.60x = 3,217.80 × 974.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.60x = 3,137,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,161.93/2,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.14

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