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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.87, 3,705.66 and 715.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.87, 3,705.66 and 715.46 is: 1,073.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.87 : 3,705.66 = 715.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.87/3,705.66 = 715.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.87x = 3,705.66 × 715.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.87x = 2,651,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,251.50/2,470.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.00

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