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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.23, 3,409.83 and 2,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.23, 3,409.83 and 2,029.54 is: 2,796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.23 : 3,409.83 = 2,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.23/3,409.83 = 2,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.23x = 3,409.83 × 2,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.23x = 6,920,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920,386.38/2,474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.99

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