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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.07, 4,555.35 and 1,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.07, 4,555.35 and 1,974.08 is: 2,724.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.07 : 4,555.35 = 1,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.07/4,555.35 = 1,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.07x = 4,555.35 × 1,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.07x = 8,992,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,602.55/3,301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.15

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