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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.74, 3,746.83 and 2,167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.74, 3,746.83 and 2,167.64 is: 3,251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.74 : 3,746.83 = 2,167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.74/3,746.83 = 2,167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.74x = 3,746.83 × 2,167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.74x = 8,121,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121,768.10/2,497.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.65

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