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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.04, 3,708.06 and 1,010.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.04, 3,708.06 and 1,010.85 is: 1,516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.04 : 3,708.06 = 1,010.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.04/3,708.06 = 1,010.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.04x = 3,708.06 × 1,010.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.04x = 3,748,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,292.45/2,472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.28

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