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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.58, 4,462.41 and 2,491.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.58, 4,462.41 and 2,491.01 is: 3,736.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.58 : 4,462.41 = 2,491.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.58/4,462.41 = 2,491.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.58x = 4,462.41 × 2,491.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.58x = 11,115,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,115,907.93/2,974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.97

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