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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.34, 3,710.51 and 1,012.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.34, 3,710.51 and 1,012.50 is: 1,518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.34 : 3,710.51 = 1,012.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.34/3,710.51 = 1,012.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.34x = 3,710.51 × 1,012.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.34x = 3,756,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,890.11/2,473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.96

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