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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.68, 4,705.37 and 1,974.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.68, 4,705.37 and 1,974.10 is: 2,723.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.68 : 4,705.37 = 1,974.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.68/4,705.37 = 1,974.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.68x = 4,705.37 × 1,974.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.68x = 9,288,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,288,870.92/3,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.47

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