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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.52, 3,712.19 and 914.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.52, 3,712.19 and 914.53 is: 1,371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.52 : 3,712.19 = 914.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.52/3,712.19 = 914.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.52x = 3,712.19 × 914.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.52x = 3,394,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,890.56/2,474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.94

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