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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.14, 3,709.70 and 1,012.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.14, 3,709.70 and 1,012.29 is: 1,518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.14 : 3,709.70 = 1,012.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.14/3,709.70 = 1,012.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.14x = 3,709.70 × 1,012.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.14x = 3,755,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,287.15/2,473.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.43

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