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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.86, 4,012.41 and 943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.86, 4,012.41 and 943.50 is: 1,415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.86 : 4,012.41 = 943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.86/4,012.41 = 943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.86x = 4,012.41 × 943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.86x = 3,785,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,708.84/2,674.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.29

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