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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.04, 4,141.56 and 1,674.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.04, 4,141.56 and 1,674.74 is: 2,311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.04 : 4,141.56 = 1,674.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.04/4,141.56 = 1,674.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.04x = 4,141.56 × 1,674.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.04x = 6,936,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,936,015.49/3,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.21

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