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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.35, 4,462.11 and 1,974.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.35, 4,462.11 and 1,974.43 is: 2,724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.35 : 4,462.11 = 1,974.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.35/4,462.11 = 1,974.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.35x = 4,462.11 × 1,974.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.35x = 8,810,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,810,123.85/3,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.77

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