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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,647.58, 5,471.33 and 2,474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,647.58, 5,471.33 and 2,474.67 is: 3,711.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,647.58 : 5,471.33 = 2,474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,647.58/5,471.33 = 2,474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,647.58x = 5,471.33 × 2,474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,647.58x = 13,539,744.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,539,744.36/3,647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.98

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