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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.26, 3,937.51 and 1,674.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.26, 3,937.51 and 1,674.36 is: 2,310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.26 : 3,937.51 = 1,674.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.26/3,937.51 = 1,674.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.26x = 3,937.51 × 1,674.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.26x = 6,592,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,809.24/2,853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.62

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