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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.99, 4,590.36 and 1,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.99, 4,590.36 and 1,674.24 is: 2,509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.99 : 4,590.36 = 1,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.99/4,590.36 = 1,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.99x = 4,590.36 × 1,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.99x = 7,685,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,685,364.33/3,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.11

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