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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.92, 3,713.10 and 1,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.92, 3,713.10 and 1,381.24 is: 2,072.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.92 : 3,713.10 = 1,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.92/3,713.10 = 1,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.92x = 3,713.10 × 1,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.92x = 5,128,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,128,682.24/2,474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.26

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