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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.10, 3,711.24 and 2,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.10, 3,711.24 and 2,040.48 is: 3,060.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.10 : 3,711.24 = 2,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.10/3,711.24 = 2,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.10x = 3,711.24 × 2,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.10x = 7,572,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,572,711.00/2,474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.79

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