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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.80, 3,700.23 and 1,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.80, 3,700.23 and 1,007.56 is: 1,510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.80 : 3,700.23 = 1,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.80/3,700.23 = 1,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.80x = 3,700.23 × 1,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.80x = 3,728,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,203.74/2,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.13

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