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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.22, 3,705.34 and 1,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.22, 3,705.34 and 1,009.52 is: 1,514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.22 : 3,705.34 = 1,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.22/3,705.34 = 1,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.22x = 3,705.34 × 1,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.22x = 3,740,614.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,614.84/2,470.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.28

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