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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.32, 3,711.66 and 1,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.32, 3,711.66 and 1,013.48 is: 1,520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.32 : 3,711.66 = 1,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.32/3,711.66 = 1,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.32x = 3,711.66 × 1,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.32x = 3,761,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,693.18/2,474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.29

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