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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.64, 3,712.68 and 1,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.64, 3,712.68 and 1,014.12 is: 1,521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.64 : 3,712.68 = 1,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.64/3,712.68 = 1,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.64x = 3,712.68 × 1,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.64x = 3,765,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,103.04/2,474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.48

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