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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.41, 3,091.80 and 674.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.41, 3,091.80 and 674.74 is: 1,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.41 : 3,091.80 = 674.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.41/3,091.80 = 674.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.41x = 3,091.80 × 674.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.41x = 2,086,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,161.13/2,061.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.01

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