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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.52, 3,711.84 and 1,823.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.52, 3,711.84 and 1,823.28 is: 2,734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.52 : 3,711.84 = 1,823.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.52/3,711.84 = 1,823.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.52x = 3,711.84 × 1,823.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.52x = 6,767,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,767,723.64/2,474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.96

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