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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.71, 3,704.58 and 1,007.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.71, 3,704.58 and 1,007.84 is: 1,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.71 : 3,704.58 = 1,007.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.71/3,704.58 = 1,007.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.71x = 3,704.58 × 1,007.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.71x = 3,733,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,623.91/2,469.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.77

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