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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.14, 3,711.18 and 742.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.14, 3,711.18 and 742.75 is: 1,114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.14 : 3,711.18 = 742.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.14/3,711.18 = 742.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.14x = 3,711.18 × 742.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.14x = 2,756,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,478.95/2,474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.12

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