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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.88, 3,714.62 and 1,014.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.88, 3,714.62 and 1,014.23 is: 1,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.88 : 3,714.62 = 1,014.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.88/3,714.62 = 1,014.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.88x = 3,714.62 × 1,014.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.88x = 3,767,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,479.04/2,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.67

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