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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.92, 6,251.97 and 1,974.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.92, 6,251.97 and 1,974.65 is: 2,963.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.92 : 6,251.97 = 1,974.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.92/6,251.97 = 1,974.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.92x = 6,251.97 × 1,974.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.92x = 12,345,442.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,345,442.69/4,165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.44

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