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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.16, 3,411.78 and 2,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.16, 3,411.78 and 2,121.30 is: 2,925.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.16 : 3,411.78 = 2,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.16/3,411.78 = 2,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.16x = 3,411.78 × 2,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.16x = 7,237,408.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,237,408.91/2,474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.20

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