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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.08, 4,448.79 and 2,265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.08, 4,448.79 and 2,265.93 is: 3,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.08 : 4,448.79 = 2,265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.08/4,448.79 = 2,265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.08x = 4,448.79 × 2,265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.08x = 10,080,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080,663.56/2,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.50

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