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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.47, 4,592.97 and 1,674.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.47, 4,592.97 and 1,674.45 is: 2,512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.47 : 4,592.97 = 1,674.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.47/4,592.97 = 1,674.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.47x = 4,592.97 × 1,674.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.47x = 7,690,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,690,698.62/3,061.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.09

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