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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.66, 4,107.19 and 2,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.66, 4,107.19 and 2,374.54 is: 3,558.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.66 : 4,107.19 = 2,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.66/4,107.19 = 2,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.66x = 4,107.19 × 2,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.66x = 9,752,686.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,752,686.94/2,740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.52

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