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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.63, 5,040.39 and 2,474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.63, 5,040.39 and 2,474.08 is: 3,414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.63 : 5,040.39 = 2,474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.63/5,040.39 = 2,474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.63x = 5,040.39 × 2,474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.63x = 12,470,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470,328.09/3,652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.07

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