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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.25, 4,460.46 and 2,055.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.25, 4,460.46 and 2,055.71 is: 3,082.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.25 : 4,460.46 = 2,055.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.25/4,460.46 = 2,055.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.25x = 4,460.46 × 2,055.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.25x = 9,169,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169,389.92/2,974.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.93

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