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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.47, 3,710.21 and 1,011.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.47, 3,710.21 and 1,011.62 is: 1,517.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.47 : 3,710.21 = 1,011.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.47/3,710.21 = 1,011.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.47x = 3,710.21 × 1,011.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.47x = 3,753,326.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,326.86/2,473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.43

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