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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.23, 3,712.80 and 915.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.23, 3,712.80 and 915.34 is: 1,373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.23 : 3,712.80 = 915.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.23/3,712.80 = 915.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.23x = 3,712.80 × 915.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.23x = 3,398,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,474.35/2,474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.55

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