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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.21, 3,716.45 and 2,391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.21, 3,716.45 and 2,391.18 is: 3,591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.21 : 3,716.45 = 2,391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.21/3,716.45 = 2,391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.21x = 3,716.45 × 2,391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.21x = 8,886,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,886,684.08/2,474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.72

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