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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.98, 3,341.07 and 1,974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.98, 3,341.07 and 1,974.54 is: 2,723.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.98 : 3,341.07 = 1,974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.98/3,341.07 = 1,974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.98x = 3,341.07 × 1,974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.98x = 6,597,076.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,597,076.36/2,421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.84

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