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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.11, 4,462.22 and 1,674.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.11, 4,462.22 and 1,674.49 is: 2,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.11 : 4,462.22 = 1,674.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.11/4,462.22 = 1,674.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.11x = 4,462.22 × 1,674.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.11x = 7,471,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,471,942.77/2,972.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.02

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