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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.14, 3,709.58 and 1,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.14, 3,709.58 and 1,011.18 is: 1,517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.14 : 3,709.58 = 1,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.14/3,709.58 = 1,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.14x = 3,709.58 × 1,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.14x = 3,751,048.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,048.05/2,472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.33

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