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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.07, 3,705.59 and 2,122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.07, 3,705.59 and 2,122.45 is: 3,184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.07 : 3,705.59 = 2,122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.07/3,705.59 = 2,122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.07x = 3,705.59 × 2,122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.07x = 7,864,925.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864,925.54/2,470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.09

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