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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.97, 4,195.37 and 1,674.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.97, 4,195.37 and 1,674.05 is: 2,504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.97 : 4,195.37 = 1,674.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.97/4,195.37 = 1,674.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.97x = 4,195.37 × 1,674.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.97x = 7,023,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,252.85/2,803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.75

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