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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.81, 4,556.39 and 1,974.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.81, 4,556.39 and 1,974.83 is: 2,725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.81 : 4,556.39 = 1,974.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.81/4,556.39 = 1,974.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.81x = 4,556.39 × 1,974.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.81x = 8,998,063.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998,063.01/3,301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.19

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