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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.25, 4,977.61 and 1,674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.25, 4,977.61 and 1,674.11 is: 2,509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.25 : 4,977.61 = 1,674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.25/4,977.61 = 1,674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.25x = 4,977.61 × 1,674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.25x = 8,333,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,333,066.68/3,321.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.02

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