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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.01, 3,708.90 and 1,012.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.01, 3,708.90 and 1,012.23 is: 1,517.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.01 : 3,708.90 = 1,012.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.01/3,708.90 = 1,012.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.01x = 3,708.90 × 1,012.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.01x = 3,754,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,259.85/2,474.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.48

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