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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.39, 3,716.75 and 2,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.39, 3,716.75 and 2,104.14 is: 3,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.39 : 3,716.75 = 2,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.39/3,716.75 = 2,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.39x = 3,716.75 × 2,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.39x = 7,820,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,820,538.35/2,474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.60

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