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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.96, 4,012.50 and 1,574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.96, 4,012.50 and 1,574.84 is: 2,366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.96 : 4,012.50 = 1,574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.96/4,012.50 = 1,574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.96x = 4,012.50 × 1,574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.96x = 6,319,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,319,045.50/2,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.72

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