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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.32, 3,937.55 and 1,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.32, 3,937.55 and 1,674.16 is: 2,310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.32 : 3,937.55 = 1,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.32/3,937.55 = 1,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.32x = 3,937.55 × 1,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.32x = 6,592,070.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,070.49/2,853.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.32

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