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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.07, 3,710.61 and 1,241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.07, 3,710.61 and 1,241.83 is: 1,861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.07 : 3,710.61 = 1,241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.07/3,710.61 = 1,241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.07x = 3,710.61 × 1,241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.07x = 4,607,946.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,946.82/2,475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.74

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