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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.44, 3,702.42 and 1,818.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.44, 3,702.42 and 1,818.12 is: 2,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.44 : 3,702.42 = 1,818.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.44/3,702.42 = 1,818.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.44x = 3,702.42 × 1,818.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.44x = 6,731,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,731,443.85/2,470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.80

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