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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.08, 4,651.20 and 1,974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.08, 4,651.20 and 1,974.04 is: 2,722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.08 : 4,651.20 = 1,974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.08/4,651.20 = 1,974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.08x = 4,651.20 × 1,974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.08x = 9,181,654.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,181,654.85/3,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.85

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