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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.60, 4,710.90 and 1,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.60, 4,710.90 and 1,974.20 is: 2,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.60 : 4,710.90 = 1,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.60/4,710.90 = 1,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.60x = 4,710.90 × 1,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.60x = 9,300,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300,258.78/3,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.30

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