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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.75, 3,705.85 and 621.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.75, 3,705.85 and 621.87 is: 932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.75 : 3,705.85 = 621.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.75/3,705.85 = 621.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.75x = 3,705.85 × 621.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.75x = 2,304,543.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,543.82/2,470.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.73

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