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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.21, 3,413.67 and 2,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.21, 3,413.67 and 2,237.42 is: 3,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.21 : 3,413.67 = 2,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.21/3,413.67 = 2,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.21x = 3,413.67 × 2,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.21x = 7,637,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,813.53/2,474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.97

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