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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.48, 3,715.96 and 2,197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.48, 3,715.96 and 2,197.46 is: 3,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.48 : 3,715.96 = 2,197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.48/3,715.96 = 2,197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.48x = 3,715.96 × 2,197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.48x = 8,165,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165,673.46/2,474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.96

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