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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.02, 3,710.90 and 1,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.02, 3,710.90 and 1,012.08 is: 1,518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.02 : 3,710.90 = 1,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.02/3,710.90 = 1,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.02x = 3,710.90 × 1,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.02x = 3,755,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,727.67/2,473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.68

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