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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.72, 6,894.62 and 1,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.72, 6,894.62 and 1,674 is: 2,511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.72 : 6,894.62 = 1,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.72/6,894.62 = 1,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.72x = 6,894.62 × 1,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.72x = 11,541,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,541,591.79/4,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.38

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