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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.97, 5,512.41 and 1,334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.97, 5,512.41 and 1,334.97 is: 2,002.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.97 : 5,512.41 = 1,334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.97/5,512.41 = 1,334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.97x = 5,512.41 × 1,334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.97x = 7,358,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358,901.98/3,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.44

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