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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.06, 3,390.57 and 1,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.06, 3,390.57 and 1,674.20 is: 2,311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.06 : 3,390.57 = 1,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.06/3,390.57 = 1,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.06x = 3,390.57 × 1,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.06x = 5,676,500.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,676,500.77/2,456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.23

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