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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.51, 3,414.20 and 1,591.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.51, 3,414.20 and 1,591.47 is: 2,195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.51 : 3,414.20 = 1,591.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.51/3,414.20 = 1,591.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.51x = 3,414.20 × 1,591.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.51x = 5,433,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,588.92/2,474.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.83

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