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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.82, 3,726.54 and 2,040.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.82, 3,726.54 and 2,040.17 is: 3,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.82 : 3,726.54 = 2,040.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.82/3,726.54 = 2,040.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.82x = 3,726.54 × 2,040.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.82x = 7,602,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,602,756.48/2,474.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.04

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