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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.25, 3,703.44 and 1,237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.25, 3,703.44 and 1,237.02 is: 1,854.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.25 : 3,703.44 = 1,237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.25/3,703.44 = 1,237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.25x = 3,703.44 × 1,237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.25x = 4,581,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,229.35/2,470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.56

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