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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.04, 3,270.72 and 1,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.04, 3,270.72 and 1,485.76 is: 2,050.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.04 : 3,270.72 = 1,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.04/3,270.72 = 1,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.04x = 3,270.72 × 1,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.04x = 4,859,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859,504.95/2,370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.39

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