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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.14, 4,462.11 and 1,125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.14, 4,462.11 and 1,125.82 is: 1,689.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.14 : 4,462.11 = 1,125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.14/4,462.11 = 1,125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.14x = 4,462.11 × 1,125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.14x = 5,023,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,532.68/2,974.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.07

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