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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.41, 4,808.43 and 1,974.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.41, 4,808.43 and 1,974.83 is: 2,963.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.41 : 4,808.43 = 1,974.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.41/4,808.43 = 1,974.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.41x = 4,808.43 × 1,974.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.41x = 9,495,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,495,807.77/3,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.36

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