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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.33, 3,712.04 and 1,013.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.33, 3,712.04 and 1,013.63 is: 1,520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.33 : 3,712.04 = 1,013.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.33/3,712.04 = 1,013.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.33x = 3,712.04 × 1,013.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.33x = 3,762,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,630.04/2,474.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.67

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