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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.36, 3,337.14 and 974.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.36, 3,337.14 and 974.72 is: 1,462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.36 : 3,337.14 = 974.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.36/3,337.14 = 974.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.36x = 3,337.14 × 974.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.36x = 3,252,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,785.44/2,224.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.35

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