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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.17, 4,555.51 and 1,974.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.17, 4,555.51 and 1,974.09 is: 2,724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.17 : 4,555.51 = 1,974.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.17/4,555.51 = 1,974.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.17x = 4,555.51 × 1,974.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.17x = 8,992,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,986.74/3,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.18

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