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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.64, 4,194.71 and 2,474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.64, 4,194.71 and 2,474.64 is: 3,709.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.64 : 4,194.71 = 2,474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.64/4,194.71 = 2,474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.64x = 4,194.71 × 2,474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.64x = 10,380,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,380,397.15/2,798.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.09

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