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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.15, 3,706.48 and 1,010.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.15, 3,706.48 and 1,010.63 is: 1,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.15 : 3,706.48 = 1,010.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.15/3,706.48 = 1,010.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.15x = 3,706.48 × 1,010.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.15x = 3,745,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,879.88/2,473.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.62

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