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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.58, 3,707.88 and 1,010.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.58, 3,707.88 and 1,010.85 is: 1,516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.58 : 3,707.88 = 1,010.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.58/3,707.88 = 1,010.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.58x = 3,707.88 × 1,010.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.58x = 3,748,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,092.80/2,471.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.48

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