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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.62, 3,712.38 and 1,242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.62, 3,712.38 and 1,242.88 is: 1,864.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.62 : 3,712.38 = 1,242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.62/3,712.38 = 1,242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.62x = 3,712.38 × 1,242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.62x = 4,614,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,042.85/2,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.55

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