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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.64, 3,702.29 and 1,373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.64, 3,702.29 and 1,373.49 is: 2,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.64 : 3,702.29 = 1,373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.64/3,702.29 = 1,373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.64x = 3,702.29 × 1,373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.64x = 5,085,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085,051.42/2,470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.20

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