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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.47, 4,465.96 and 2,674.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.47, 4,465.96 and 2,674.61 is: 3,689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.47 : 4,465.96 = 2,674.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.47/4,465.96 = 2,674.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.47x = 4,465.96 × 2,674.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.47x = 11,944,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,944,687.90/3,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.51

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