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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.84, 4,074.56 and 1,676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.84, 4,074.56 and 1,676.63 is: 2,313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.84 : 4,074.56 = 1,676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.84/4,074.56 = 1,676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.84x = 4,074.56 × 1,676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.84x = 6,831,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,831,523.54/2,952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.55

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