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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.59, 3,708.86 and 1,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.59, 3,708.86 and 1,011.72 is: 1,517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.59 : 3,708.86 = 1,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.59/3,708.86 = 1,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.59x = 3,708.86 × 1,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.59x = 3,752,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,336.69/2,472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.57

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