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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.53, 3,704.97 and 1,009.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.53, 3,704.97 and 1,009.29 is: 1,513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.53 : 3,704.97 = 1,009.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.53/3,704.97 = 1,009.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.53x = 3,704.97 × 1,009.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.53x = 3,739,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,389.17/2,470.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.60

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