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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.05, 3,709.73 and 1,011.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.05, 3,709.73 and 1,011.55 is: 1,516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.05 : 3,709.73 = 1,011.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.05/3,709.73 = 1,011.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.05x = 3,709.73 × 1,011.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.05x = 3,752,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,572.32/2,474.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.77

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