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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.36, 3,712.64 and 1,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.36, 3,712.64 and 1,304.08 is: 1,956.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.36 : 3,712.64 = 1,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.36/3,712.64 = 1,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.36x = 3,712.64 × 1,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.36x = 4,841,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,841,554.49/2,474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.69

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