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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,746.78, 7,122.24 and 1,974.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,746.78, 7,122.24 and 1,974.15 is: 2,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,746.78 : 7,122.24 = 1,974.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,746.78/7,122.24 = 1,974.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,746.78x = 7,122.24 × 1,974.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,746.78x = 14,060,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,060,370.10/4,746.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.09

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