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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674, 2,310.12 and 975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674, 2,310.12 and 975.24 is: 1,345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674 : 2,310.12 = 975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674/2,310.12 = 975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674x = 2,310.12 × 975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674x = 2,252,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,921.43/1,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.83

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