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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.93, 4,105.18 and 1,630.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.93, 4,105.18 and 1,630.43 is: 2,249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.93 : 4,105.18 = 1,630.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.93/4,105.18 = 1,630.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.93x = 4,105.18 × 1,630.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.93x = 6,693,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,693,205.53/2,974.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.87

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