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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.51, 3,712.22 and 831.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.51, 3,712.22 and 831.07 is: 1,246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.51 : 3,712.22 = 831.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.51/3,712.22 = 831.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.51x = 3,712.22 × 831.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.51x = 3,085,091.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,091.96/2,474.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.75

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