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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.10, 4,461.90 and 2,600.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.10, 4,461.90 and 2,600.42 is: 3,901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.10 : 4,461.90 = 2,600.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.10/4,461.90 = 2,600.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.10x = 4,461.90 × 2,600.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.10x = 11,602,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,602,814.00/2,974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.29

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