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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.82, 3,707.69 and 911.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.82, 3,707.69 and 911.92 is: 1,368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.82 : 3,707.69 = 911.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.82/3,707.69 = 911.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.82x = 3,707.69 × 911.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.82x = 3,381,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,112.11/2,470.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.42

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