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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.83, 3,704.40 and 909.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.83, 3,704.40 and 909.99 is: 1,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.83 : 3,704.40 = 909.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.83/3,704.40 = 909.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.83x = 3,704.40 × 909.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.83x = 3,370,966.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,966.96/2,470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.31

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