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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.52, 4,851.18 and 1,674.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.52, 4,851.18 and 1,674.36 is: 2,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.52 : 4,851.18 = 1,674.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.52/4,851.18 = 1,674.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.52x = 4,851.18 × 1,674.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.52x = 8,122,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122,621.74/3,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.01

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