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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.29, 3,784.96 and 674.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.29, 3,784.96 and 674.39 is: 1,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.29 : 3,784.96 = 674.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.29/3,784.96 = 674.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.29x = 3,784.96 × 674.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.29x = 2,552,549.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,549.48/2,523.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.60

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