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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.93, 3,706.39 and 1,008.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.93, 3,706.39 and 1,008.47 is: 1,512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.93 : 3,706.39 = 1,008.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.93/3,706.39 = 1,008.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.93x = 3,706.39 × 1,008.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.93x = 3,737,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,793.65/2,470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.71

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