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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.61, 3,711.56 and 935.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.61, 3,711.56 and 935.25 is: 1,402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.61 : 3,711.56 = 935.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.61/3,711.56 = 935.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.61x = 3,711.56 × 935.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.61x = 3,471,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,231.81/2,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.74

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