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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630, 5,009.40 and 1,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630, 5,009.40 and 1,974 is: 2,724.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630 : 5,009.40 = 1,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630/5,009.40 = 1,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630x = 5,009.40 × 1,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630x = 9,888,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,888,555.60/3,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.12

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