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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.99, 3,937.46 and 1,674.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.99, 3,937.46 and 1,674.63 is: 2,310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.99 : 3,937.46 = 1,674.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.99/3,937.46 = 1,674.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.99x = 3,937.46 × 1,674.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.99x = 6,593,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,780.27/2,853.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.37

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