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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.92, 3,245.22 and 1,974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.92, 3,245.22 and 1,974.84 is: 2,960.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.92 : 3,245.22 = 1,974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.92/3,245.22 = 1,974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.92x = 3,245.22 × 1,974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.92x = 6,408,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,408,790.26/2,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.29

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