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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.39, 3,705.80 and 1,010.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.39, 3,705.80 and 1,010.75 is: 1,514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.39 : 3,705.80 = 1,010.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.39/3,705.80 = 1,010.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.39x = 3,705.80 × 1,010.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.39x = 3,745,613.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,613.77/2,472.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.98

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