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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.49, 4,589.61 and 1,673.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.49, 4,589.61 and 1,673.74 is: 2,508.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.49 : 4,589.61 = 1,673.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.49/4,589.61 = 1,673.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.49x = 4,589.61 × 1,673.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.49x = 7,681,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681,813.84/3,062.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.36

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