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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.92, 4,459.15 and 1,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.92, 4,459.15 and 1,329.20 is: 1,992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.92 : 4,459.15 = 1,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.92/4,459.15 = 1,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.92x = 4,459.15 × 1,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.92x = 5,927,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,927,102.18/2,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.36

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