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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.81, 5,177.58 and 2,674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.81, 5,177.58 and 2,674.84 is: 4,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.81 : 5,177.58 = 2,674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.81/5,177.58 = 2,674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.81x = 5,177.58 × 2,674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.81x = 13,849,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,849,198.09/3,460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.72

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