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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.46, 3,777.72 and 1,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.46, 3,777.72 and 1,674.92 is: 2,311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.46 : 3,777.72 = 1,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.46/3,777.72 = 1,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.46x = 3,777.72 × 1,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.46x = 6,327,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,327,378.78/2,737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.41

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