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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.63, 3,414.99 and 1,355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.63, 3,414.99 and 1,355.64 is: 1,870.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.63 : 3,414.99 = 1,355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.63/3,414.99 = 1,355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.63x = 3,414.99 × 1,355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.63x = 4,629,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,500.90/2,474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.78

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