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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.51, 4,591.89 and 1,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.51, 4,591.89 and 1,674.20 is: 2,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.51 : 4,591.89 = 1,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.51/4,591.89 = 1,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.51x = 4,591.89 × 1,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.51x = 7,687,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,687,753.72/3,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.74

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