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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.31, 3,707.49 and 1,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.31, 3,707.49 and 1,010.02 is: 1,512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.31 : 3,707.49 = 1,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.31/3,707.49 = 1,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.31x = 3,707.49 × 1,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.31x = 3,744,639.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,639.05/2,475.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.80

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