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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.43, 4,048.25 and 2,474.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.43, 4,048.25 and 2,474.01 is: 3,706.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.43 : 4,048.25 = 2,474.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.43/4,048.25 = 2,474.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.43x = 4,048.25 × 2,474.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.43x = 10,015,398.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015,398.61/2,702.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.07

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