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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.01, 4,011.58 and 1,357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.01, 4,011.58 and 1,357.94 is: 2,037.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.01 : 4,011.58 = 1,357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.01/4,011.58 = 1,357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.01x = 4,011.58 × 1,357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.01x = 5,447,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447,464.89/2,674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.19

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