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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674, 5,511.09 and 3,150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674, 5,511.09 and 3,150.74 is: 4,726.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674 : 5,511.09 = 3,150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674/5,511.09 = 3,150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674x = 5,511.09 × 3,150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674x = 17,364,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364,011.71/3,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.19

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