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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.64, 3,690.09 and 2,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.64, 3,690.09 and 2,174.04 is: 3,245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.64 : 3,690.09 = 2,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.64/3,690.09 = 2,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.64x = 3,690.09 × 2,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.64x = 8,022,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,022,403.26/2,471.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.78

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