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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.97, 4,462.51 and 1,126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.97, 4,462.51 and 1,126.95 is: 1,690.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.97 : 4,462.51 = 1,126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.97/4,462.51 = 1,126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.97x = 4,462.51 × 1,126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.97x = 5,029,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,045.86/2,974.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.45

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