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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.20, 4,104.68 and 1,647.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.20, 4,104.68 and 1,647.96 is: 2,274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.20 : 4,104.68 = 1,647.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.20/4,104.68 = 1,647.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.20x = 4,104.68 × 1,647.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.20x = 6,764,348.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,764,348.45/2,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.34

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