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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.87, 3,785.78 and 674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.87, 3,785.78 and 674.93 is: 1,012.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.87 : 3,785.78 = 674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.87/3,785.78 = 674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.87x = 3,785.78 × 674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.87x = 2,555,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,147.65/2,523.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.39

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