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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.50, 11,169.75 and 1,974.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.50, 11,169.75 and 1,974.50 is: 2,961.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.50 : 11,169.75 = 1,974.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.50/11,169.75 = 1,974.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.50x = 11,169.75 × 1,974.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.50x = 22,054,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,054,671.38/7,446.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.75

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