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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.20, 4,461.35 and 1,126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.20, 4,461.35 and 1,126.19 is: 1,689.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.20 : 4,461.35 = 1,126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.20/4,461.35 = 1,126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.20x = 4,461.35 × 1,126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.20x = 5,024,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,327.76/2,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.30

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