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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.26, 4,107.51 and 2,471.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.26, 4,107.51 and 2,471.93 is: 3,413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.26 : 4,107.51 = 2,471.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.26/4,107.51 = 2,471.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.26x = 4,107.51 × 2,471.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.26x = 10,153,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,153,472.06/2,974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.78

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