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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.14, 4,677.70 and 1,974.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.14, 4,677.70 and 1,974.06 is: 2,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.14 : 4,677.70 = 1,974.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.14/4,677.70 = 1,974.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.14x = 4,677.70 × 1,974.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.14x = 9,234,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234,060.46/3,390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.80

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