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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.74, 3,787.31 and 675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.74, 3,787.31 and 675.84 is: 1,013.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.74 : 3,787.31 = 675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.74/3,787.31 = 675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.74x = 3,787.31 × 675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.74x = 2,559,595.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,595.73/2,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.81

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