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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.33, 4,258.65 and 1,674.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.33, 4,258.65 and 1,674.54 is: 2,504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.33 : 4,258.65 = 1,674.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.33/4,258.65 = 1,674.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.33x = 4,258.65 × 1,674.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.33x = 7,131,279.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131,279.77/2,847.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.55

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