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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.99, 4,461.83 and 1,974.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.99, 4,461.83 and 1,974.59 is: 2,724.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.99 : 4,461.83 = 1,974.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.99/4,461.83 = 1,974.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.99x = 4,461.83 × 1,974.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.99x = 8,810,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,810,252.72/3,233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.27

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