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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.37, 3,711.92 and 743.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.37, 3,711.92 and 743.13 is: 1,114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.37 : 3,711.92 = 743.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.37/3,711.92 = 743.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.37x = 3,711.92 × 743.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.37x = 2,758,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,435.39/2,474.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.80

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