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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.14, 3,704.54 and 1,236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.14, 3,704.54 and 1,236.65 is: 1,854.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.14 : 3,704.54 = 1,236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.14/3,704.54 = 1,236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.14x = 3,704.54 × 1,236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.14x = 4,581,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,194.69/2,470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.63

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