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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.09, 4,650.78 and 1,972.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.09, 4,650.78 and 1,972.84 is: 2,722.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.09 : 4,650.78 = 1,972.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.09/4,650.78 = 1,972.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.09x = 4,650.78 × 1,972.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.09x = 9,175,244.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,244.82/3,370.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.55

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