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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.74, 3,673.76 and 2,085.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.74, 3,673.76 and 2,085.02 is: 3,124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.74 : 3,673.76 = 2,085.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.74/3,673.76 = 2,085.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.74x = 3,673.76 × 2,085.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.74x = 7,659,863.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659,863.08/2,451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.26

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