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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.72, 3,707.07 and 1,084.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.72, 3,707.07 and 1,084.86 is: 1,627.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.72 : 3,707.07 = 1,084.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.72/3,707.07 = 1,084.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.72x = 3,707.07 × 1,084.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.72x = 4,021,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,647.89/2,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.72

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