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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.29, 3,414.49 and 1,355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.29, 3,414.49 and 1,355.25 is: 1,870.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.29 : 3,414.49 = 1,355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.29/3,414.49 = 1,355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.29x = 3,414.49 × 1,355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.29x = 4,627,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,487.57/2,474.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.23

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