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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.98, 4,463.12 and 1,126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.98, 4,463.12 and 1,126.11 is: 1,689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.98 : 4,463.12 = 1,126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.98/4,463.12 = 1,126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.98x = 4,463.12 × 1,126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.98x = 5,025,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,966.88/2,974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.41

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