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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.56, 4,461.58 and 1,219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.56, 4,461.58 and 1,219.06 is: 1,828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.56 : 4,461.58 = 1,219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.56/4,461.58 = 1,219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.56x = 4,461.58 × 1,219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.56x = 5,438,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,934.74/2,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.48

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