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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.72, 3,414.98 and 1,355.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.72, 3,414.98 and 1,355.45 is: 1,870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.72 : 3,414.98 = 1,355.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.72/3,414.98 = 1,355.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.72x = 3,414.98 × 1,355.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.72x = 4,628,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,810.79/2,474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.44

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