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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.82, 3,707.70 and 1,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.82, 3,707.70 and 1,011 is: 1,516.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.82 : 3,707.70 = 1,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.82/3,707.70 = 1,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.82x = 3,707.70 × 1,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.82x = 3,748,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,484.70/2,471.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.49

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