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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.18, 4,049.37 and 2,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.18, 4,049.37 and 2,474.76 is: 3,707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.18 : 4,049.37 = 2,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.18/4,049.37 = 2,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.18x = 4,049.37 × 2,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.18x = 10,021,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,021,218.90/2,703.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.20

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