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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.86, 3,680.40 and 674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.86, 3,680.40 and 674.51 is: 1,011.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.86 : 3,680.40 = 674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.86/3,680.40 = 674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.86x = 3,680.40 × 674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.86x = 2,482,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,450.22/2,453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.65

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