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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.22, 3,704.12 and 1,008.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.22, 3,704.12 and 1,008.98 is: 1,512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.22 : 3,704.12 = 1,008.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.22/3,704.12 = 1,008.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.22x = 3,704.12 × 1,008.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.22x = 3,737,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,377.95/2,470.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.97

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