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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.80, 4,462.20 and 2,110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.80, 4,462.20 and 2,110.80 is: 3,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.80 : 4,462.20 = 2,110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.80/4,462.20 = 2,110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.80x = 4,462.20 × 2,110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.80x = 9,418,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,418,811.76/2,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.20

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