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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.94, 3,712.92 and 1,014.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.94, 3,712.92 and 1,014.06 is: 1,521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.94 : 3,712.92 = 1,014.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.94/3,712.92 = 1,014.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.94x = 3,712.92 × 1,014.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.94x = 3,765,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,123.66/2,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.30

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