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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.77, 3,712.16 and 1,013.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.77, 3,712.16 and 1,013.66 is: 1,520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.77 : 3,712.16 = 1,013.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.77/3,712.16 = 1,013.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.77x = 3,712.16 × 1,013.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.77x = 3,762,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,868.11/2,474.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.49

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