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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.18, 4,012.23 and 943.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.18, 4,012.23 and 943.06 is: 1,414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.18 : 4,012.23 = 943.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.18/4,012.23 = 943.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.18x = 4,012.23 × 943.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.18x = 3,783,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,773.62/2,674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.93

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