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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.65, 5,287.68 and 1,674.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.65, 5,287.68 and 1,674.61 is: 2,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.65 : 5,287.68 = 1,674.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.65/5,287.68 = 1,674.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.65x = 5,287.68 × 1,674.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.65x = 8,854,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,854,788.59/3,524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.25

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