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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.32, 4,013.64 and 1,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.32, 4,013.64 and 1,504.08 is: 2,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.32 : 4,013.64 = 1,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.32/4,013.64 = 1,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.32x = 4,013.64 × 1,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.32x = 6,036,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036,835.65/2,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.33

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