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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.03, 4,459.66 and 1,330.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.03, 4,459.66 and 1,330.59 is: 1,995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.03 : 4,459.66 = 1,330.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.03/4,459.66 = 1,330.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.03x = 4,459.66 × 1,330.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.03x = 5,933,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,933,979.00/2,974.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.27

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