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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.93, 3,709.44 and 1,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.93, 3,709.44 and 1,011.06 is: 1,516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.93 : 3,709.44 = 1,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.93/3,709.44 = 1,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.93x = 3,709.44 × 1,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.93x = 3,750,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,466.41/2,472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.61

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