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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,821.82, 5,274.13 and 2,494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,821.82, 5,274.13 and 2,494.74 is: 3,442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,821.82 : 5,274.13 = 2,494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,821.82/5,274.13 = 2,494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,821.82x = 5,274.13 × 2,494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,821.82x = 13,157,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,157,583.08/3,821.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.75

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