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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.52, 3,703.79 and 1,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.52, 3,703.79 and 1,007.82 is: 1,512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.52 : 3,703.79 = 1,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.52/3,703.79 = 1,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.52x = 3,703.79 × 1,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.52x = 3,732,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,730.08/2,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.14

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