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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.25, 3,740.15 and 1,468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.25, 3,740.15 and 1,468.25 is: 2,026.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.25 : 3,740.15 = 1,468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.25/3,740.15 = 1,468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.25x = 3,740.15 × 1,468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.25x = 5,491,475.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,491,475.24/2,710.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.19

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