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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.62, 3,643.74 and 674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.62, 3,643.74 and 674.20 is: 1,011.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.62 : 3,643.74 = 674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.62/3,643.74 = 674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.62x = 3,643.74 × 674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.62x = 2,456,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,609.51/2,429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.11

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