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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.61, 3,827.36 and 1,674.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.61, 3,827.36 and 1,674.06 is: 2,510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.61 : 3,827.36 = 1,674.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.61/3,827.36 = 1,674.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.61x = 3,827.36 × 1,674.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.61x = 6,407,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,407,221.91/2,552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.07

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