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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.96, 4,105.31 and 1,630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.96, 4,105.31 and 1,630.56 is: 2,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.96 : 4,105.31 = 1,630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.96/4,105.31 = 1,630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.96x = 4,105.31 × 1,630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.96x = 6,693,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,693,946.12/2,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.10

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