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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.38, 3,406.52 and 1,762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.38, 3,406.52 and 1,762.32 is: 2,430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.38 : 3,406.52 = 1,762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.38/3,406.52 = 1,762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.38x = 3,406.52 × 1,762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.38x = 6,003,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,003,378.33/2,470.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.14

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