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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.88, 3,393.66 and 2,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.88, 3,393.66 and 2,392.08 is: 3,280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.88 : 3,393.66 = 2,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.88/3,393.66 = 2,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.88x = 3,393.66 × 2,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.88x = 8,117,906.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117,906.21/2,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.12

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