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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.14, 4,437.99 and 1,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.14, 4,437.99 and 1,974.44 is: 2,958.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.14 : 4,437.99 = 1,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.14/4,437.99 = 1,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.14x = 4,437.99 × 1,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.14x = 8,762,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,522.79/2,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,958.17

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