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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.20, 3,702.06 and 1,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.20, 3,702.06 and 1,010.44 is: 1,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.20 : 3,702.06 = 1,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.20/3,702.06 = 1,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.20x = 3,702.06 × 1,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.20x = 3,740,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,709.51/2,470.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.33

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