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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.02, 3,725.71 and 2,153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.02, 3,725.71 and 2,153.26 is: 3,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.02 : 3,725.71 = 2,153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.02/3,725.71 = 2,153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.02x = 3,725.71 × 2,153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.02x = 8,022,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,022,422.31/2,474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.67

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