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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.92, 3,555.91 and 2,199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.92, 3,555.91 and 2,199.71 is: 3,037.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.92 : 3,555.91 = 2,199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.92/3,555.91 = 2,199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.92x = 3,555.91 × 2,199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.92x = 7,821,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,821,970.79/2,574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.75

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