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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.74, 3,396.24 and 2,326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.74, 3,396.24 and 2,326.70 is: 3,191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.74 : 3,396.24 = 2,326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.74/3,396.24 = 2,326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.74x = 3,396.24 × 2,326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.74x = 7,902,031.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,031.61/2,475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.79

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