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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.34, 4,474.73 and 1,750.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.34, 4,474.73 and 1,750.33 is: 2,626.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.34 : 4,474.73 = 1,750.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.34/4,474.73 = 1,750.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.34x = 4,474.73 × 1,750.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.34x = 7,832,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,832,254.16/2,982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.21

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