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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.40, 4,486.10 and 1,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.40, 4,486.10 and 1,974.60 is: 2,724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.40 : 4,486.10 = 1,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.40/4,486.10 = 1,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.40x = 4,486.10 × 1,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.40x = 8,858,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858,253.06/3,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.44

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