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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.76, 3,713.42 and 1,089.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.76, 3,713.42 and 1,089.07 is: 1,634.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.76 : 3,713.42 = 1,089.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.76/3,713.42 = 1,089.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.76x = 3,713.42 × 1,089.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.76x = 4,044,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,174.32/2,474.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.17

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