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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.98, 3,712.48 and 1,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.98, 3,712.48 and 1,014.14 is: 1,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.98 : 3,712.48 = 1,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.98/3,712.48 = 1,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.98x = 3,712.48 × 1,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.98x = 3,764,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,981.21/2,474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.22

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