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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.20, 4,008.46 and 1,358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.20, 4,008.46 and 1,358.94 is: 2,036.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.20 : 4,008.46 = 1,358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.20/4,008.46 = 1,358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.20x = 4,008.46 × 1,358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.20x = 5,447,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447,256.63/2,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.97

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