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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.30, 3,710.10 and 1,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.30, 3,710.10 and 1,011.80 is: 1,517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.30 : 3,710.10 = 1,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.30/3,710.10 = 1,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.30x = 3,710.10 × 1,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.30x = 3,753,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,879.18/2,474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.15

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