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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.20, 3,709.86 and 1,011.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.20, 3,709.86 and 1,011.33 is: 1,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.20 : 3,709.86 = 1,011.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.20/3,709.86 = 1,011.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.20x = 3,709.86 × 1,011.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.20x = 3,751,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,892.71/2,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.02

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