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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.69, 4,131.94 and 674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.69, 4,131.94 and 674.70 is: 1,012.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.69 : 4,131.94 = 674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.69/4,131.94 = 674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.69x = 4,131.94 × 674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.69x = 2,787,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,819.92/2,754.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.03

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