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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.74, 4,679.08 and 1,974.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.74, 4,679.08 and 1,974.46 is: 2,724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.74 : 4,679.08 = 1,974.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.74/4,679.08 = 1,974.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.74x = 4,679.08 × 1,974.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.74x = 9,238,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,238,670.95/3,390.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.68

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