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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.74, 5,661.72 and 2,424.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.74, 5,661.72 and 2,424.15 is: 3,345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.74 : 5,661.72 = 2,424.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.74/5,661.72 = 2,424.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.74x = 5,661.72 × 2,424.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.74x = 13,724,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,724,858.54/4,102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.29

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