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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.39, 3,710.73 and 914.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.39, 3,710.73 and 914.06 is: 1,370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.39 : 3,710.73 = 914.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.39/3,710.73 = 914.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.39x = 3,710.73 × 914.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.39x = 3,391,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,829.86/2,474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.77

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