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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.21, 4,104.44 and 1,647.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.21, 4,104.44 and 1,647.94 is: 2,274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.21 : 4,104.44 = 1,647.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.21/4,104.44 = 1,647.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.21x = 4,104.44 × 1,647.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.21x = 6,763,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,763,870.85/2,974.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.17

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