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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.37, 3,618.35 and 1,674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.37, 3,618.35 and 1,674.93 is: 2,508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.37 : 3,618.35 = 1,674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.37/3,618.35 = 1,674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.37x = 3,618.35 × 1,674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.37x = 6,060,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,060,482.97/2,416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.09

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