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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.20, 3,707.12 and 1,171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.20, 3,707.12 and 1,171.66 is: 1,758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.20 : 3,707.12 = 1,171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.20/3,707.12 = 1,171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.20x = 3,707.12 × 1,171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.20x = 4,343,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,484.22/2,470.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.35

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