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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.85, 4,104.17 and 1,647.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.85, 4,104.17 and 1,647.97 is: 2,274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.85 : 4,104.17 = 1,647.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.85/4,104.17 = 1,647.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.85x = 4,104.17 × 1,647.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.85x = 6,763,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,763,540.80/2,973.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.34

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