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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.52, 3,705.78 and 2,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.52, 3,705.78 and 2,264.52 is: 3,396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.52 : 3,705.78 = 2,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.52/3,705.78 = 2,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.52x = 3,705.78 × 2,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.52x = 8,391,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,391,812.93/2,470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.78

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