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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.74, 4,482.53 and 2,466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.74, 4,482.53 and 2,466.15 is: 3,716.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.74 : 4,482.53 = 2,466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.74/4,482.53 = 2,466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.74x = 4,482.53 × 2,466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.74x = 11,054,556.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,054,556.62/2,974.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.15

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