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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.61, 4,186.76 and 2,474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.61, 4,186.76 and 2,474.11 is: 3,413.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.61 : 4,186.76 = 2,474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.61/4,186.76 = 2,474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.61x = 4,186.76 × 2,474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.61x = 10,358,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,358,497.65/3,034.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.45

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