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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.74, 4,814.36 and 2,974.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.74, 4,814.36 and 2,974.47 is: 4,471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.74 : 4,814.36 = 2,974.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.74/4,814.36 = 2,974.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.74x = 4,814.36 × 2,974.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.74x = 14,320,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,320,183.06/3,202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.23

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