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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.38, 4,460.13 and 1,674.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.38, 4,460.13 and 1,674.81 is: 2,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.38 : 4,460.13 = 1,674.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.38/4,460.13 = 1,674.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.38x = 4,460.13 × 1,674.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.38x = 7,469,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469,870.33/2,973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.25

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