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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.66, 3,937.68 and 1,674.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.66, 3,937.68 and 1,674.66 is: 2,310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.66 : 3,937.68 = 1,674.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.66/3,937.68 = 1,674.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.66x = 3,937.68 × 1,674.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.66x = 6,594,275.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594,275.19/2,853.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.81

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