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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.76, 4,103.68 and 1,794.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.76, 4,103.68 and 1,794.72 is: 2,476.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.76 : 4,103.68 = 1,794.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.76/4,103.68 = 1,794.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.76x = 4,103.68 × 1,794.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.76x = 7,364,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,364,956.57/2,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.65

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