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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.04, 4,349.74 and 1,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.04, 4,349.74 and 1,973.76 is: 2,723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.04 : 4,349.74 = 1,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.04/4,349.74 = 1,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.04x = 4,349.74 × 1,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.04x = 8,585,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,342.82/3,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.74

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