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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.90, 3,706.11 and 1,010.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.90, 3,706.11 and 1,010.39 is: 1,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.90 : 3,706.11 = 1,010.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.90/3,706.11 = 1,010.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.90x = 3,706.11 × 1,010.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.90x = 3,744,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,597.95/2,472.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.25

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