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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.76, 3,707.64 and 1,010.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.76, 3,707.64 and 1,010.58 is: 1,515.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.76 : 3,707.64 = 1,010.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.76/3,707.64 = 1,010.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.76x = 3,707.64 × 1,010.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.76x = 3,746,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,866.83/2,471.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.87

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