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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.20, 3,712.80 and 1,305.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.20, 3,712.80 and 1,305.07 is: 1,958.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.20 : 3,712.80 = 1,305.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.20/3,712.80 = 1,305.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.20x = 3,712.80 × 1,305.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.20x = 4,845,460.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,460.63/2,474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.39

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