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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.20, 3,710.32 and 1,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.20, 3,710.32 and 1,014.72 is: 1,521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.20 : 3,710.32 = 1,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.20/3,710.32 = 1,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.20x = 3,710.32 × 1,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.20x = 3,764,935.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,935.91/2,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.06

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