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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.20, 3,708.36 and 1,010.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.20, 3,708.36 and 1,010.33 is: 1,515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.20 : 3,708.36 = 1,010.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.20/3,708.36 = 1,010.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.20x = 3,708.36 × 1,010.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.20x = 3,746,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,648.82/2,472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.52

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