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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.59, 4,458.24 and 2,610.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.59, 4,458.24 and 2,610.09 is: 3,911.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.59 : 4,458.24 = 2,610.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.59/4,458.24 = 2,610.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.59x = 4,458.24 × 2,610.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.59x = 11,636,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,636,407.64/2,974.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.94

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