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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.81, 3,391.61 and 1,674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.81, 3,391.61 and 1,674.96 is: 2,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.81 : 3,391.61 = 1,674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.81/3,391.61 = 1,674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.81x = 3,391.61 × 1,674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.81x = 5,680,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,680,785.75/2,456.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.27

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