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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.10, 3,702.29 and 1,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.10, 3,702.29 and 1,083.10 is: 1,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.10 : 3,702.29 = 1,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.10/3,702.29 = 1,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.10x = 3,702.29 × 1,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.10x = 4,009,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,950.30/2,470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.40

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