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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.80, 3,697.65 and 2,388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.80, 3,697.65 and 2,388.66 is: 3,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.80 : 3,697.65 = 2,388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.80/3,697.65 = 2,388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.80x = 3,697.65 × 2,388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.80x = 8,832,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,428.65/2,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.95

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