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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.60, 4,014.78 and 1,908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.60, 4,014.78 and 1,908.52 is: 2,864.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.60 : 4,014.78 = 1,908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.60/4,014.78 = 1,908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.60x = 4,014.78 × 1,908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.60x = 7,662,287.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,662,287.93/2,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.84

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