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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.98, 3,555.26 and 2,409.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.98, 3,555.26 and 2,409.74 is: 3,327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.98 : 3,555.26 = 2,409.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.98/3,555.26 = 2,409.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.98x = 3,555.26 × 2,409.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.98x = 8,567,252.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,252.23/2,574.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.11

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