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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.68, 3,704.09 and 1,237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.68, 3,704.09 and 1,237.47 is: 1,855.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.68 : 3,704.09 = 1,237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.68/3,704.09 = 1,237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.68x = 3,704.09 × 1,237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.68x = 4,583,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,700.25/2,470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.24

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