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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.37, 3,712.01 and 1,242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.37, 3,712.01 and 1,242.63 is: 1,864.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.37 : 3,712.01 = 1,242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.37/3,712.01 = 1,242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.37x = 3,712.01 × 1,242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.37x = 4,612,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,648.77/2,474.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.17

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