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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.32, 3,707.96 and 1,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.32, 3,707.96 and 1,010.56 is: 1,516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.32 : 3,707.96 = 1,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.32/3,707.96 = 1,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.32x = 3,707.96 × 1,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.32x = 3,747,116.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,116.06/2,471.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.24

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