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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.64, 3,416.60 and 2,208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.64, 3,416.60 and 2,208.62 is: 3,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.64 : 3,416.60 = 2,208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.64/3,416.60 = 2,208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.64x = 3,416.60 × 2,208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.64x = 7,545,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,545,971.09/2,474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.32

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