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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.92, 3,714.54 and 1,241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.92, 3,714.54 and 1,241.84 is: 1,863.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.92 : 3,714.54 = 1,241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.92/3,714.54 = 1,241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.92x = 3,714.54 × 1,241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.92x = 4,612,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,864.35/2,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.09

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