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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.50, 3,702.51 and 1,375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.50, 3,702.51 and 1,375.38 is: 2,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.50 : 3,702.51 = 1,375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.50/3,702.51 = 1,375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.50x = 3,702.51 × 1,375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.50x = 5,092,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,358.20/2,470.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.27

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