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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.18, 3,707.06 and 2,162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.18, 3,707.06 and 2,162.60 is: 3,240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.18 : 3,707.06 = 2,162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.18/3,707.06 = 2,162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.18x = 3,707.06 × 2,162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.18x = 8,016,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,016,887.96/2,474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.22

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