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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.65, 5,584.97 and 2,474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.65, 5,584.97 and 2,474.63 is: 3,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.65 : 5,584.97 = 2,474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.65/5,584.97 = 2,474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.65x = 5,584.97 × 2,474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.65x = 13,820,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,820,712.57/4,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.51

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