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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.50, 3,708.47 and 2,064.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.50, 3,708.47 and 2,064.44 is: 3,093.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.50 : 3,708.47 = 2,064.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.50/3,708.47 = 2,064.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.50x = 3,708.47 × 2,064.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.50x = 7,655,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,655,913.81/2,474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.92

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