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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.02, 3,711.44 and 914.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.02, 3,711.44 and 914.03 is: 1,371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.02 : 3,711.44 = 914.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.02/3,711.44 = 914.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.02x = 3,711.44 × 914.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.02x = 3,392,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,353.43/2,474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.19

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