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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.52, 3,704.02 and 1,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.52, 3,704.02 and 1,083.08 is: 1,623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.52 : 3,704.02 = 1,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.52/3,704.02 = 1,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.52x = 3,704.02 × 1,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.52x = 4,011,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,749.98/2,470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.85

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