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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.12, 3,408.77 and 1,525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.12, 3,408.77 and 1,525.69 is: 2,105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.12 : 3,408.77 = 1,525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.12/3,408.77 = 1,525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.12x = 3,408.77 × 1,525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.12x = 5,200,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,722.93/2,470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.46

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