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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.40, 3,707.64 and 1,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.40, 3,707.64 and 1,238.76 is: 1,858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.40 : 3,707.64 = 1,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.40/3,707.64 = 1,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.40x = 3,707.64 × 1,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.40x = 4,592,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,876.13/2,471.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.41

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