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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.74, 3,412.24 and 1,910.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.74, 3,412.24 and 1,910.94 is: 2,638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.74 : 3,412.24 = 1,910.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.74/3,412.24 = 1,910.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.74x = 3,412.24 × 1,910.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.74x = 6,520,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,520,581.13/2,471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.06

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