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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.16, 4,555.14 and 1,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.16, 4,555.14 and 1,974.68 is: 2,724.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.16 : 4,555.14 = 1,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.16/4,555.14 = 1,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.16x = 4,555.14 × 1,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.16x = 8,994,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,930.76/3,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.78

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