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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.14, 4,555.62 and 1,974.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.14, 4,555.62 and 1,974.59 is: 2,724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.14 : 4,555.62 = 1,974.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.14/4,555.62 = 1,974.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.14x = 4,555.62 × 1,974.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.14x = 8,995,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,995,489.35/3,301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.96

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