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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.20, 3,710.89 and 914.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.20, 3,710.89 and 914.93 is: 1,372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.20 : 3,710.89 = 914.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.20/3,710.89 = 914.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.20x = 3,710.89 × 914.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.20x = 3,395,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,204.59/2,474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.24

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