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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.24, 3,686.74 and 2,305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.24, 3,686.74 and 2,305.15 is: 3,177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.24 : 3,686.74 = 2,305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.24/3,686.74 = 2,305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.24x = 3,686.74 × 2,305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.24x = 8,498,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498,488.71/2,674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.91

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