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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.92, 2,826.72 and 1,674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.92, 2,826.72 and 1,674.08 is: 2,308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.92 : 2,826.72 = 1,674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.92/2,826.72 = 1,674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.92x = 2,826.72 × 1,674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.92x = 4,732,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,155.42/2,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.46

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