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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.78, 3,692.24 and 2,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.78, 3,692.24 and 2,394.52 is: 3,305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.78 : 3,692.24 = 2,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.78/3,692.24 = 2,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.78x = 3,692.24 × 2,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.78x = 8,841,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,841,142.52/2,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.37

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