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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.24, 3,703.52 and 1,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.24, 3,703.52 and 1,170.96 is: 1,755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.24 : 3,703.52 = 1,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.24/3,703.52 = 1,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.24x = 3,703.52 × 1,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.24x = 4,336,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,673.78/2,470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.57

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