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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.03, 4,278.51 and 2,474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.03, 4,278.51 and 2,474.07 is: 3,402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.03 : 4,278.51 = 2,474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.03/4,278.51 = 2,474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.03x = 4,278.51 × 2,474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.03x = 10,585,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,585,333.24/3,111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.52

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