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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.74, 3,713.62 and 1,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.74, 3,713.62 and 1,014.56 is: 1,521.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.74 : 3,713.62 = 1,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.74/3,713.62 = 1,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.74x = 3,713.62 × 1,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.74x = 3,767,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,690.31/2,475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.84

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