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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.37, 3,705.55 and 715.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.37, 3,705.55 and 715.47 is: 1,073.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.37 : 3,705.55 = 715.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.37/3,705.55 = 715.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.37x = 3,705.55 × 715.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.37x = 2,651,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,194.17/2,470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.20

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