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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.56, 3,711.44 and 831.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.56, 3,711.44 and 831.11 is: 1,246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.56 : 3,711.44 = 831.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.56/3,711.44 = 831.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.56x = 3,711.44 × 831.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.56x = 3,084,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,610.74/2,474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.53

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