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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.15, 3,706.49 and 1,010.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.15, 3,706.49 and 1,010.64 is: 1,514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.15 : 3,706.49 = 1,010.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.15/3,706.49 = 1,010.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.15x = 3,706.49 × 1,010.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.15x = 3,745,903.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,903.47/2,473.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.63

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