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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.24, 4,481.77 and 2,465.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.24, 4,481.77 and 2,465.65 is: 3,715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.24 : 4,481.77 = 2,465.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.24/4,481.77 = 2,465.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.24x = 4,481.77 × 2,465.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.24x = 11,050,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,050,453.79/2,974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.39

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