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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.55, 4,852.91 and 1,674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.55, 4,852.91 and 1,674.68 is: 2,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.55 : 4,852.91 = 1,674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.55/4,852.91 = 1,674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.55x = 4,852.91 × 1,674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.55x = 8,127,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,127,051.24/3,235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.80

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