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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.02, 3,784.72 and 674.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.02, 3,784.72 and 674.09 is: 1,011.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.02 : 3,784.72 = 674.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.02/3,784.72 = 674.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.02x = 3,784.72 × 674.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.02x = 2,551,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,249.68/2,523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.19

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