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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.93, 4,132.42 and 674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.93, 4,132.42 and 674.94 is: 1,012.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.93 : 4,132.42 = 674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.93/4,132.42 = 674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.93x = 4,132.42 × 674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.93x = 2,789,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,113.21/2,754.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.41

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