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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.92, 3,689.51 and 2,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.92, 3,689.51 and 2,427.40 is: 3,618.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.92 : 3,689.51 = 2,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.92/3,689.51 = 2,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.92x = 3,689.51 × 2,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.92x = 8,955,916.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955,916.57/2,474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.67

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