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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.74, 6,015.86 and 1,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.74, 6,015.86 and 1,674.52 is: 2,510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.74 : 6,015.86 = 1,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.74/6,015.86 = 1,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.74x = 6,015.86 × 1,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.74x = 10,073,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,073,677.89/4,012.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.42

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