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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.52, 4,458.40 and 1,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.52, 4,458.40 and 1,241 is: 1,860.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.52 : 4,458.40 = 1,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.52/4,458.40 = 1,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.52x = 4,458.40 × 1,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.52x = 5,532,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532,874.40/2,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.09

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