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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.56, 4,012.52 and 943.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.56, 4,012.52 and 943.36 is: 1,415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.56 : 4,012.52 = 943.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.56/4,012.52 = 943.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.56x = 4,012.52 × 943.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.56x = 3,785,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,250.87/2,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.28

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