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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.52, 3,708.14 and 1,011.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.52, 3,708.14 and 1,011.74 is: 1,516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.52 : 3,708.14 = 1,011.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.52/3,708.14 = 1,011.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.52x = 3,708.14 × 1,011.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.52x = 3,751,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,673.56/2,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.73

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