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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.17, 3,704.11 and 909.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.17, 3,704.11 and 909.77 is: 1,364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.17 : 3,704.11 = 909.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.17/3,704.11 = 909.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.17x = 3,704.11 × 909.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.17x = 3,369,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,888.15/2,470.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.23

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