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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.24, 4,050.57 and 1,974.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.24, 4,050.57 and 1,974.41 is: 2,961.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.24 : 4,050.57 = 1,974.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.24/4,050.57 = 1,974.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.24x = 4,050.57 × 1,974.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.24x = 7,997,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,997,488.25/2,700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.77

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