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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.30, 5,434.43 and 1,674.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.30, 5,434.43 and 1,674.09 is: 2,510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.30 : 5,434.43 = 1,674.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.30/5,434.43 = 1,674.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.30x = 5,434.43 × 1,674.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.30x = 9,097,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,097,716.55/3,624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.20

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