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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.71, 3,709.08 and 1,010.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.71, 3,709.08 and 1,010.84 is: 1,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.71 : 3,709.08 = 1,010.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.71/3,709.08 = 1,010.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.71x = 3,709.08 × 1,010.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.71x = 3,749,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,286.43/2,472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.27

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