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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.71, 3,715.83 and 2,162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.71, 3,715.83 and 2,162.18 is: 3,246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.71 : 3,715.83 = 2,162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.71/3,715.83 = 2,162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.71x = 3,715.83 × 2,162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.71x = 8,034,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,302.60/2,474.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.57

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