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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.96, 3,784.79 and 674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.96, 3,784.79 and 674.14 is: 1,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.96 : 3,784.79 = 674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.96/3,784.79 = 674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.96x = 3,784.79 × 674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.96x = 2,551,470.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,470.55/2,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.30

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