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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.47, 3,713.58 and 915.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.47, 3,713.58 and 915.94 is: 1,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.47 : 3,713.58 = 915.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.47/3,713.58 = 915.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.47x = 3,713.58 × 915.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.47x = 3,401,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,416.47/2,474.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.60

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