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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.94, 4,592.62 and 1,674.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.94, 4,592.62 and 1,674.54 is: 2,513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.94 : 4,592.62 = 1,674.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.94/4,592.62 = 1,674.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.94x = 4,592.62 × 1,674.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.94x = 7,690,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,690,525.89/3,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.29

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