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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.32, 3,711.50 and 1,013.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.32, 3,711.50 and 1,013.47 is: 1,520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.32 : 3,711.50 = 1,013.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.32/3,711.50 = 1,013.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.32x = 3,711.50 × 1,013.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.32x = 3,761,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,493.91/2,474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.21

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