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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.30, 4,850.43 and 1,674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.30, 4,850.43 and 1,674.70 is: 2,510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.30 : 4,850.43 = 1,674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.30/4,850.43 = 1,674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.30x = 4,850.43 × 1,674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.30x = 8,123,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,015.12/3,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.75

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