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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.36, 3,710.50 and 1,012.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.36, 3,710.50 and 1,012.48 is: 1,518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.36 : 3,710.50 = 1,012.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.36/3,710.50 = 1,012.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.36x = 3,710.50 × 1,012.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.36x = 3,756,807.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,807.04/2,474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.29

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