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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.14, 3,725.64 and 2,470.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.14, 3,725.64 and 2,470.59 is: 3,708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.14 : 3,725.64 = 2,470.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.14/3,725.64 = 2,470.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.14x = 3,725.64 × 2,470.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.14x = 9,204,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204,528.93/2,482.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.30

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