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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.27, 3,706.90 and 1,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.27, 3,706.90 and 1,010.16 is: 1,515.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.27 : 3,706.90 = 1,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.27/3,706.90 = 1,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.27x = 3,706.90 × 1,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.27x = 3,744,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,559.58/2,471.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.24

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