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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.28, 3,711.15 and 994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.28, 3,711.15 and 994.14 is: 1,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.28 : 3,711.15 = 994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.28/3,711.15 = 994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.28x = 3,711.15 × 994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.28x = 3,689,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,402.66/2,474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.10

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