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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.64, 3,711.57 and 742.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.64, 3,711.57 and 742.86 is: 1,114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.64 : 3,711.57 = 742.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.64/3,711.57 = 742.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.64x = 3,711.57 × 742.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.64x = 2,757,176.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,176.89/2,474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.17

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