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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.90, 3,707.61 and 1,011.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.90, 3,707.61 and 1,011.39 is: 1,515.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.90 : 3,707.61 = 1,011.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.90/3,707.61 = 1,011.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.90x = 3,707.61 × 1,011.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.90x = 3,749,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,839.68/2,473.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.76

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