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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.90, 3,374.61 and 1,674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.90, 3,374.61 and 1,674.10 is: 2,508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.90 : 3,374.61 = 1,674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.90/3,374.61 = 1,674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.90x = 3,374.61 × 1,674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.90x = 5,649,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,649,434.60/2,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.74

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