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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.16, 3,937.39 and 1,674.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.16, 3,937.39 and 1,674.25 is: 2,310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.16 : 3,937.39 = 1,674.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.16/3,937.39 = 1,674.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.16x = 3,937.39 × 1,674.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.16x = 6,592,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,161.18/2,853.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.48

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