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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.70, 3,973.98 and 1,674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.70, 3,973.98 and 1,674.76 is: 2,510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.70 : 3,973.98 = 1,674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.70/3,973.98 = 1,674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.70x = 3,973.98 × 1,674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.70x = 6,655,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,655,462.74/2,650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.83

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