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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.30, 4,879.98 and 2,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.30, 4,879.98 and 2,474.92 is: 3,712.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.30 : 4,879.98 = 2,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.30/4,879.98 = 2,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.30x = 4,879.98 × 2,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.30x = 12,077,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,077,560.10/3,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.40

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