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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.30, 3,704.64 and 715.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.30, 3,704.64 and 715.13 is: 1,072.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.30 : 3,704.64 = 715.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.30/3,704.64 = 715.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.30x = 3,704.64 × 715.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.30x = 2,649,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,291.89/2,470.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.46

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