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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.14, 3,709.80 and 933.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.14, 3,709.80 and 933.14 is: 1,400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.14 : 3,709.80 = 933.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.14/3,709.80 = 933.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.14x = 3,709.80 × 933.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.14x = 3,461,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,762.77/2,472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.31

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