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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.72, 4,588.26 and 1,674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.72, 4,588.26 and 1,674.98 is: 2,508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.72 : 4,588.26 = 1,674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.72/4,588.26 = 1,674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.72x = 4,588.26 × 1,674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.72x = 7,685,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,685,243.73/3,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.47

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