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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.02, 3,711.21 and 829.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.02, 3,711.21 and 829.90 is: 1,244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.02 : 3,711.21 = 829.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.02/3,711.21 = 829.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.02x = 3,711.21 × 829.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.02x = 3,079,933.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,933.18/2,474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.91

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