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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.38, 4,106.07 and 2,090.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.38, 4,106.07 and 2,090.94 is: 2,886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.38 : 4,106.07 = 2,090.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.38/4,106.07 = 2,090.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.38x = 4,106.07 × 2,090.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.38x = 8,585,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,546.01/2,974.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.50

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