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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.04, 3,708.90 and 2,111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.04, 3,708.90 and 2,111.16 is: 3,164.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.04 : 3,708.90 = 2,111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.04/3,708.90 = 2,111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.04x = 3,708.90 × 2,111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.04x = 7,830,081.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830,081.32/2,474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.90

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