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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.11, 3,707.70 and 1,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.11, 3,707.70 and 1,654.08 is: 2,482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.11 : 3,707.70 = 1,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.11/3,707.70 = 1,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.11x = 3,707.70 × 1,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.11x = 6,132,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,832.42/2,470.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.82

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