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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.40, 4,652.04 and 1,974.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.40, 4,652.04 and 1,974.88 is: 2,724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.40 : 4,652.04 = 1,974.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.40/4,652.04 = 1,974.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.40x = 4,652.04 × 1,974.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.40x = 9,187,220.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,220.76/3,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.24

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