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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.40, 3,709.20 and 2,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.40, 3,709.20 and 2,215.20 is: 3,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.40 : 3,709.20 = 2,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.40/3,709.20 = 2,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.40x = 3,709.20 × 2,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.40x = 8,216,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216,619.84/2,474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.65

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