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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.88, 3,729.84 and 2,328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.88, 3,729.84 and 2,328.96 is: 3,509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.88 : 3,729.84 = 2,328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.88/3,729.84 = 2,328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.88x = 3,729.84 × 2,328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.88x = 8,686,648.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686,648.17/2,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.93

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