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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.42, 3,707.07 and 1,010.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.42, 3,707.07 and 1,010.22 is: 1,515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.42 : 3,707.07 = 1,010.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.42/3,707.07 = 1,010.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.42x = 3,707.07 × 1,010.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.42x = 3,744,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,956.26/2,471.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.31

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