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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.24, 3,797.05 and 2,474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.24, 3,797.05 and 2,474.68 is: 3,691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.24 : 3,797.05 = 2,474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.24/3,797.05 = 2,474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.24x = 3,797.05 × 2,474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.24x = 9,396,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,396,483.69/2,545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.79

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