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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.22, 4,104.29 and 1,647.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.22, 4,104.29 and 1,647.71 is: 2,273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.22 : 4,104.29 = 1,647.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.22/4,104.29 = 1,647.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.22x = 4,104.29 × 1,647.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.22x = 6,762,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762,650.92/2,974.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.76

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