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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.57, 3,937.89 and 1,674.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.57, 3,937.89 and 1,674.41 is: 2,310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.57 : 3,937.89 = 1,674.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.57/3,937.89 = 1,674.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.57x = 3,937.89 × 1,674.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.57x = 6,593,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,642.39/2,853.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.66

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