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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.71, 4,011.68 and 1,357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.71, 4,011.68 and 1,357.92 is: 2,036.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.71 : 4,011.68 = 1,357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.71/4,011.68 = 1,357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.71x = 4,011.68 × 1,357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.71x = 5,447,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447,543.90/2,674.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.69

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