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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.54, 4,452.48 and 1,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.54, 4,452.48 and 1,741.44 is: 2,607.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.54 : 4,452.48 = 1,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.54/4,452.48 = 1,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.54x = 4,452.48 × 1,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.54x = 7,753,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753,726.77/2,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.57

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