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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.32, 3,702.24 and 1,234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.32, 3,702.24 and 1,234.98 is: 1,850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.32 : 3,702.24 = 1,234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.32/3,702.24 = 1,234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.32x = 3,702.24 × 1,234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.32x = 4,572,192.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,192.36/2,470.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.85

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