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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.13, 3,784.88 and 674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.13, 3,784.88 and 674.24 is: 1,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.13 : 3,784.88 = 674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.13/3,784.88 = 674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.13x = 3,784.88 × 674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.13x = 2,551,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,900.25/2,523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.40

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