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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.88, 3,708.44 and 2,527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.88, 3,708.44 and 2,527.46 is: 3,504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.88 : 3,708.44 = 2,527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.88/3,708.44 = 2,527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.88x = 3,708.44 × 2,527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.88x = 9,372,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,372,933.76/2,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.06

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