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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.33, 4,012.04 and 943.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.33, 4,012.04 and 943.09 is: 1,414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.33 : 4,012.04 = 943.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.33/4,012.04 = 943.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.33x = 4,012.04 × 943.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.33x = 3,783,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,714.80/2,674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.83

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