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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.40, 2,511.60 and 1,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.40, 2,511.60 and 1,366.60 is: 2,049.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.40 : 2,511.60 = 1,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.40/2,511.60 = 1,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.40x = 2,511.60 × 1,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.40x = 3,432,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,352.56/1,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.90

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