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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.46, 3,414.96 and 2,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.46, 3,414.96 and 2,031.12 is: 2,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.46 : 3,414.96 = 2,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.46/3,414.96 = 2,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.46x = 3,414.96 × 2,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.46x = 6,936,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,936,193.56/2,474.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.11

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