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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.27, 3,414.35 and 1,354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.27, 3,414.35 and 1,354.98 is: 1,869.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.27 : 3,414.35 = 1,354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.27/3,414.35 = 1,354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.27x = 3,414.35 × 1,354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.27x = 4,626,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,375.96/2,474.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.79

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