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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.43, 3,374.51 and 2,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.43, 3,374.51 and 2,004.74 is: 2,761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.43 : 3,374.51 = 2,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.43/3,374.51 = 2,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.43x = 3,374.51 × 2,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.43x = 6,765,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,765,015.18/2,449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.87

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