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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.18, 4,443.26 and 1,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.18, 4,443.26 and 1,974.66 is: 2,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.18 : 4,443.26 = 1,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.18/4,443.26 = 1,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.18x = 4,443.26 × 1,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.18x = 8,773,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,773,927.79/2,961.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.98

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