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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.84, 3,707.88 and 910.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.84, 3,707.88 and 910.86 is: 1,366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.84 : 3,707.88 = 910.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.84/3,707.88 = 910.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.84x = 3,707.88 × 910.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.84x = 3,377,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,359.58/2,470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.89

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