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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,405.78, 5,108.94 and 1,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,405.78, 5,108.94 and 1,674 is: 2,511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,405.78 : 5,108.94 = 1,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,405.78/5,108.94 = 1,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,405.78x = 5,108.94 × 1,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,405.78x = 8,552,365.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,552,365.56/3,405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.13

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