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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.84, 3,674.16 and 1,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.84, 3,674.16 and 1,297.12 is: 1,942.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.84 : 3,674.16 = 1,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.84/3,674.16 = 1,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.84x = 3,674.16 × 1,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.84x = 4,765,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765,826.42/2,453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.19

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