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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.02, 3,707.38 and 1,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.02, 3,707.38 and 1,011.24 is: 1,515.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.02 : 3,707.38 = 1,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.02/3,707.38 = 1,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.02x = 3,707.38 × 1,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.02x = 3,749,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,050.95/2,473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.98

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