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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.50, 3,707.36 and 910.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.50, 3,707.36 and 910.52 is: 1,366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.50 : 3,707.36 = 910.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.50/3,707.36 = 910.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.50x = 3,707.36 × 910.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.50x = 3,375,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,609.17/2,470.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.37

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