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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674, 3,690.76 and 1,626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674, 3,690.76 and 1,626.94 is: 2,245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674 : 3,690.76 = 1,626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674/3,690.76 = 1,626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674x = 3,690.76 × 1,626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674x = 6,004,645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004,645.07/2,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.57

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