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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.91, 3,705.12 and 1,302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.91, 3,705.12 and 1,302.15 is: 1,949.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.91 : 3,705.12 = 1,302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.91/3,705.12 = 1,302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.91x = 3,705.12 × 1,302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.91x = 4,824,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,622.01/2,474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.41

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