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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.74, 5,524.57 and 2,410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.74, 5,524.57 and 2,410.68 is: 3,327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.74 : 5,524.57 = 2,410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.74/5,524.57 = 2,410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.74x = 5,524.57 × 2,410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.74x = 13,317,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,317,970.41/4,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.21

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