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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.74, 3,784.34 and 673.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.74, 3,784.34 and 673.86 is: 1,010.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.74 : 3,784.34 = 673.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.74/3,784.34 = 673.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.74x = 3,784.34 × 673.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.74x = 2,550,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,115.35/2,522.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.85

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