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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.30, 2,771.36 and 1,478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.30, 2,771.36 and 1,478.24 is: 2,037.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.30 : 2,771.36 = 1,478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.30/2,771.36 = 1,478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.30x = 2,771.36 × 1,478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.30x = 4,096,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,727.82/2,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.87

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