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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.40, 4,461.96 and 1,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.40, 4,461.96 and 1,026.80 is: 1,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.40 : 4,461.96 = 1,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.40/4,461.96 = 1,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.40x = 4,461.96 × 1,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.40x = 4,581,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,540.53/2,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.32

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