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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.95, 4,456.92 and 1,874.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.95, 4,456.92 and 1,874.89 is: 2,810.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.95 : 4,456.92 = 1,874.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.95/4,456.92 = 1,874.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.95x = 4,456.92 × 1,874.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.95x = 8,356,234.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,356,234.74/2,972.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.76

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