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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.66, 4,806.63 and 1,974.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.66, 4,806.63 and 1,974.33 is: 2,955.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.66 : 4,806.63 = 1,974.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.66/4,806.63 = 1,974.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.66x = 4,806.63 × 1,974.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.66x = 9,489,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,489,873.81/3,210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.74

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