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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.70, 3,707.40 and 1,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.70, 3,707.40 and 1,011.20 is: 1,515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.70 : 3,707.40 = 1,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.70/3,707.40 = 1,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.70x = 3,707.40 × 1,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.70x = 3,748,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,922.88/2,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.51

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