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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.90, 3,784.29 and 673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.90, 3,784.29 and 673.94 is: 1,010.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.90 : 3,784.29 = 673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.90/3,784.29 = 673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.90x = 3,784.29 × 673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.90x = 2,550,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,384.40/2,522.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.89

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