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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.08, 3,784.81 and 674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.08, 3,784.81 and 674.16 is: 1,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.08 : 3,784.81 = 674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.08/3,784.81 = 674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.08x = 3,784.81 × 674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.08x = 2,551,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,550.27/2,523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.28

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