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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.84, 4,012.30 and 1,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.84, 4,012.30 and 1,756.24 is: 2,634.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.84 : 4,012.30 = 1,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.84/4,012.30 = 1,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.84x = 4,012.30 × 1,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.84x = 7,046,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,046,561.75/2,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.39

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